How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Highlands Elementary School | Nelsen Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Renton, WA | Renton, WA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | middle |
| Enrollment | 386 | 913 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.9:1 | 20.5:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.3% | 50.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Highlands Elementary School | Nelsen Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,254 | $23,254 |
| District | Renton School District | Renton School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Highlands Elementary School | Nelsen Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8.5% | 19.5% |
| African American | 10.6% | 15.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 58.3% | 26.6% |
| Asian | 11.4% | 26.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 1.9% |
| Multiracial | 10.1% | 9.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Highlands Elementary School | Nelsen Middle School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 386:1 | 304.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 22.5% | 26.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 3 | 55 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.