- Enrollment
- 94
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highland, WI
Highland Community Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highland Community Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550642000698
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 25
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Community Elementary earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 30.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Community Elementary has class sizes smaller than 77% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Community Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Highland, WI.
School address
District: Highland School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550642000698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Highland Community Elementary shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-13.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 550642000698 · Highland, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 11.3:1 · 30.3% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland Community High (94 students)
Highland Community Elementary shrank from 132 students in 2022-23 to 114 in 2023-24 (-13.6%). Teacher FTE lost 11.6 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Highland Community Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Highland Community Elementary
124 students
- Highland Commu
Highland Community High
94 students
- Highland Commu
Highland Community Middle
58 students
What this shows Highland Community Elementary reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Community Elementary compares
Highland Community Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 22% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.3% | ▼ 21% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 23% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$16,712
per pupil, district-wide
- above Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.3 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 85.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.7%
Two or More 4.0%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 85.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.8, Highland Community Elementary is less mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland School District reports $16,712 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Community Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Community High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Community Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Community Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 58
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 64/100
Nationwide other 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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Community Elementary
How many students attend Highland Community Elementary?
Highland Community Elementary has 124 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highland, WI. CCD year-over-year: 132 (2022-23) → 114 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Community Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Community Elementary is 11.3:1, which is 22% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 28% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Community Elementary?
30.3% of students at Highland Community Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Community Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Highland Community Elementary is White at 85.5% of enrollment, in Highland, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Community Elementary?
Highland Community Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (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 Community Elementary rank among public schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Community Elementary ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Highland, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Highland School District?
Besides Highland Community Elementary, Highland School District also operates Highland Community High (94 students) and Highland Community Middle (58 students). See the Highland School District district page for the complete list.