- Enrollment
- 1,419
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bismarck, ND
Highland Acres Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Acres Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 380001400050
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 59
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Acres Elementary School earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of North Dakota schools.
- #2 of 19
- elementary schools in Bismarck · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for North Dakota
- 4.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Acres Elementary School has class sizes larger than 82% of North Dakota schools. Computed live against every North Dakota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Acres Elementary School ranks #2 of 19 elementary schools in Bismarck, ND.
School address
District: Bismarck 1 · North Dakota
NCES ID 380001400050 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Highland Acres Elementary School held near 105 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 7.4 → 7.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 380001400050 · Bismarck, ND Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
103 enr · 14.7:1 · 4.0% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Legacy High School (1,419 students)
Highland Acres Elementary School held near 105 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 7.4 → 7.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Dakota schools → · Find another →
Highland Acres Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Legacy High Sc
Legacy High School
1,419 students
- Century High S
Century High School
1,406 students
- Bismarck High
Bismarck High School
1,367 students
- Horizon Middle
Horizon Middle School
1,124 students
- Simle Middle S
Simle Middle School
1,053 students
- This school 103
Highland Acres Elementary School
103 students
What this shows Highland Acres Elementary School reports 103 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Acres Elementary School compares
Highland Acres Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Dakota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Dakota | North Dakota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 25% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 4.0% | ▼ 86% | 28.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 103 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
103
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
4.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 86% below the North Dakota average of 28.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 82% in North Dakota - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Dakota avg of $19,475
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 86.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 5.8%
Two or More 3.9%
African American 1.9%
Hispanic or Latino 1.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.8, Highland Acres Elementary School is less mixed than the North Dakota school average of 29.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Bismarck 1 reports $14,558 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Acres Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Legacy High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Century High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bismarck High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Horizon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Simle Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Acres Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,406
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,367
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 1,124
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,053
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Bismarck
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Victor Solheim Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Elk Ridge Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Robert Place Miller Elementary School
Standard public school
485 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Liberty Elementary School
Standard public school
470 students 16.2:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Elementary School
Standard public school
445 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Northridge Elementary School
Standard public school
410 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~103 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Acres Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Acres Elementary School?
Highland Acres Elementary School has 103 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bismarck, ND. CCD year-over-year: 101 (2022-23) → 105 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Acres Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Acres Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 25% higher than the North Dakota average of 11.8:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Acres Elementary School?
4.0% of students at Highland Acres Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Dakota average of 28.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Acres Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Acres Elementary School is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Bismarck, ND.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Acres Elementary School?
Highland Acres Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Acres Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Bismarck?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Acres Elementary School ranks #2 of 19 elementary schools in Bismarck, ND. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Bismarck on the city page.
What other schools are in Bismarck 1?
Besides Highland Acres Elementary School, Bismarck 1 also operates Legacy High School (1,419 students), Century High School (1,406 students), and Bismarck High School (1,367 students). See the Bismarck 1 district page for the complete list.