Highland Elementary School in Crookston, Minnesota on DonorsChoose

{"monthlySchoolDonationEnabled":false,"callToActionDisplayName":"Highland Elementary School","outOfStateSupporters":22.6,"allowSchoolLevelGiving":true,"hasFundedProjects":true,"projectGratitudeData":[{"teacherId":10054732,"projectId":9409668,"letterContent":"When my student first saw our new rug they were shocked and amazed! They love the colors and designated \"spots\" to sit on. It has taken A LOT of guess work out of choosing a \"smart seat,\" as we refer to it, when we gather together on it for reading group time, read aloud time, and watching short learning videos on our Smartboard.\r\n\r\nThe calming colors in this rug fit so well with my classroom environment and helps me to continue fostering an atmosphere of learning. It has taken a lot of frustration out of our days at school, as this rug has corners that lay flat and stay flat, due to how well it is made. So, we no longer have an additional tripping hazard in our classroom! \r\n\r\nThis room is going to continue to be a huge asset to the learning group work that we do in our classroom. I cannot thank you all enough for your kindness and generosity toward my students and myself. Thanks SO MUCH!","fullyFundedDate":1755694609397,"projectUrl":"project/group-rug/9409668/","projectTitle":"Group Rug!","teacherDisplayName":"Mrs. Reitmeier","teacherPhotoUrl":"https://cdn.donorschoose.net/images/placeholder-avatars/272/teacher-placeholder-7_272.png?auto=webp","teacherClassroomUrl":"classroom/10054732"}],"pageName":"schoolpage_76041","usesDonorsChoose":true,"infoPageType":"school","demographicsInfo":{"numStudents":474,"numTeachers":31,"percentFrplEligible":66,"percentAsian":1,"percentBlack":4,"percentWhite":55,"percentIndigenous":6,"percentLatinx":27,"showFreeAndReducedPriceLunchInfo":true,"showDemographicsInfo":true,"sourceTooltipString":"the National Center for Education Statistics","gradesServed":"K - 5","studentTeacherRatio":"15.3:1","demographicsDataSource":"MDR School","equityFocus":true,"titleOne":true,"metroType":"TOWN","ncesMetroType":"TOWN_DISTANT"},"inStateSupporters":77.4,"schoolId":76041,"financialInfo":null,"twitterShareText":"Learn more about Highland Elementary School on @DonorsChoose:","schoolName":"Highland Elementary School","canonicalPageUrl":"schools/minnesota/crookston-independent-school-district-593/highland-elementary-school/76041"}

About this school

Highland Elementary School is a town public school in Crookston, Minnesota that is part of Crookston Independent School District 593. It serves 474 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 15.3:1. Its teachers have had 27 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

474 Students

31 Teachers

801 Central Ave N

Crookston, MN 56716 View local requests

http://www.crookston.k12.mn.us

Direct, proactive support

Empower teachers at Highland Elementary School to request what their students need.

Give to this school

Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

Kindergarten teacher at PS81 - Robert J. Christen School in Bronx, NY

Highland Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

DonorsChoose is the most trusted classroom funding site for public school teachers.

Every donation funds real needs — pencils, books, lab equipment, art supplies, and more — helping students learn and thrive. We ship supplies directly to the school, and you'll see exactly where each dollar goes.

See how DonorsChoose works

Highland Elementary School Demographics

66%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

38%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Highland Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Feb 9, 2026

DonorsChoose makes it easy for anyone to help a teacher in need, moving us closer to a nation where students in every community have the tools and experiences they need for a great education.