- Enrollment
- 592
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Crookston, MN
Highland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 270972000414
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Crookston · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 57.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Elementary has class sizes near the Minnesota median. Computed live against every Minnesota school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Crookston, MN.
School address
District: Crookston Public School District · Minnesota
NCES ID 270972000414 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-43 students YoY
Highland Elementary shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-9.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 31.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-43 students YoY 270972000414 · Crookston, MN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
474 enr · 13.2:1 · 57.2% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Crookston Secondary (592 students)
Highland Elementary shrank from 435 students in 2022-23 to 392 in 2023-24 (-9.9%). Teacher FTE lost 36.3 → 31.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Minnesota schools → · Find another →
Highland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Crookston Seco
Crookston Secondary
592 students
- This school
Highland Elementary
474 students
- Washington Ele 42
Washington Elementary
42 students
- Crookston Pre- 27
Crookston Pre-K Program
27 students
What this shows Highland Elementary reports 474 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Elementary compares
Highland Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Minnesota and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Minnesota | Minnesota avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 57.2% | ▲ 34% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 474 | top 28% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
474
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
57.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% above the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 39% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,427
per pupil, district-wide
- below Minnesota avg of $15,919
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 237 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.6%
Hispanic or Latino 28.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 4.6%
Two or More 4.6%
African American 3.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.9, Highland Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Crookston Public School District reports $15,427 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crookston Secondary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Crookston Pre-K Program | Smaller | Higher economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 4.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~474 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary
How many students attend Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has 474 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Crookston, MN. CCD year-over-year: 435 (2022-23) → 392 (2023-24), down 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary is 13.2:1, which is 16% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 16% 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 Elementary?
57.2% of students at Highland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Minnesota average of 42.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Highland Elementary is White at 57.6% of enrollment, in Crookston, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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 Elementary rank among public schools in Crookston?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Crookston, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Crookston Public School District?
Besides Highland Elementary, Crookston Public School District also operates Crookston Secondary (592 students), Washington Elementary (42 students), and Crookston Pre-K Program (27 students). See the Crookston Public School District district page for the complete list.