What grades does Highlands Elementary School serve?

As a Primary school, Highlands Elementary School serves students in Dothan, AL. The school is administered by Dothan City.

Where is Highlands Elementary School located?

You can find Highlands Elementary School in Dothan, AL.

What school district is Highlands Elementary School in?

Dothan City is the school district for Highlands Elementary School in Dothan, AL. The district oversees 18 schools.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary School?

At Highlands Elementary School, there are approximately 20.7 students for every teacher.

How many schools are in Dothan City?

Dothan City includes 18 schools serving students in Dothan.

What schools are in Dothan, AL?

Highlands Elementary School is among the schools serving Dothan, AL. The school is part of Dothan City.

What school district serves Dothan, AL?

The school district for Dothan, AL is Dothan City. Highlands Elementary School and other schools are part of this district.

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Dothan, AL 36305

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School Profile

Grades

K–6

Enrollment

601

Student:Teacher

20.7:1

Locale

Urban

District

Dothan City

Econ. Disadvantaged

42.8%

Phone

(334)794-1459

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

70%

90th percentile in AL

Math Proficiency

54%

94th percentile in AL

Chronic Absenteeism

4.0%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

78 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13.6:1

Near average in AL

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

544

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

36.9

97% fully certified

Counselors

Nurses

School Resource Officers

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,149

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,229

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$15,069

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 25%State 52%Local 24%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$190,138

+2.1% 1yr+31.7% 5yr

Dothan, AL metro area

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

27.9%

Below 150% poverty line

5.3%

Unemployment rate

11.7%

Uninsured residents

12.5%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

1,486

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

1,432

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

679 (47%)

Other Health Impairment

227 (16%)

Speech/Language Impairment

220 (15%)

Autism

167 (12%)

Intellectual Disability

69 (5%)

Emotional Disturbance

13 (1%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

501

Current enrollment

Declining(-11% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Jul 30, 2026

9 Month Employees Start

Event

Fri, Jul 31, 2026

Institute

Event

Wed, Aug 5, 2026

First Day for Students

Event

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Date	Event	Type	Level
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	1st 9 Weeks Progress Report	Event	—
Fri, Sep 4, 2026	Teacher Work Day - No School	Staff Day	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day	Holiday	—
Mon, Oct 5, 2026	Fall Break	Break	—
Mon, Oct 12, 2026	Students Return	Event	—
Wed, Oct 14, 2026	1st 9 Weeks Report Card	Event	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day	Event	—
Thu, Nov 12, 2026	2nd 9 Weeks Progress Report	Event	—
Fri, Nov 20, 2026	Dismissal at 12:00 p.m.	half_day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving Break	Break	—
Mon, Nov 30, 2026	Students Return	Event	—
Fri, Dec 18, 2026	Dismissal at 12:00 p.m.	half_day	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Holiday Break	Break	—
Mon, Jan 4, 2027	Teacher Work Day - No School	Staff Day	—
Tue, Jan 5, 2027	Students Return	Event	—
Wed, Jan 6, 2027	2nd 9 Weeks Report Card	Event	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Martin Luther King Jr. Day	Holiday	—
Wed, Feb 10, 2027	3rd 9 Weeks Progress Report	Event	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	Teacher Work Day - No School	Staff Day	—
Wed, Mar 17, 2027	3rd 9 Weeks Report Card	Event	—
Mon, Mar 22, 2027	Spring Break	Break	—
Tue, Mar 30, 2027	Students Return	Event	—
Fri, Apr 9, 2027	Teacher Work Day - No School	Staff Day	—
Wed, Apr 21, 2027	3rd 9 Weeks Progress Report	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	4th 9 Weeks Report Card	Event	—
Tue, May 25, 2027	Last Day for Students	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day for 9+20	Event	—
Wed, May 26, 2027	Last Day for 9-Mo. Employees	Event	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial Day	Holiday	—
Tue, Jun 1, 2027	Last Day for 10-Mo. Employees	Event	—
Thu, Jun 17, 2027	Juneteenth Observance	Event	—
Tue, Jun 22, 2027	Last Day for 11-Mo. Employees	Event	—