Highland Elementary School in Abington, Pennsylvania on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Highland Elementary School is a suburban public school in Abington, Pennsylvania that is part of Abington School District. It serves 452 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 12.6:1. Its teachers have had 3 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

452 Students

36 Teachers

1301 Edge Hill Rd

Abington, PA 19001 View local requests

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Highland Elementary School Teachers on DonorsChoose

Ms. Baldwin

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Highland Elementary School Demographics

33%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

34%

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 Dec 5, 2025

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