- Enrollment
- 2,364
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Apple Valley, MN
Highland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 273239002185
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Minnesota median.
- #2 of 6
- elementary schools in Apple Valley · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- students per teacher
- 21.2%
- 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 6 elementary schools in Apple Valley, MN.
School address
District: Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan · Minnesota
NCES ID 273239002185 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-39 students YoY
Highland Elementary shrank from 717 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (-5.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 49.4 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-39 students YoY 273239002185 · Apple Valley, MN Elementary · MID · TRAD
662 enr · 13.5:1 · 21.2% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students)
Highland Elementary shrank from 717 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (-5.4%). Teacher FTE lost 49.4 → 48.8 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
- Rosemount Seni
Rosemount Senior High
2,364 students
- Eastview Senio
Eastview Senior High
2,328 students
- Eagan Senior H
Eagan Senior High
2,274 students
- Apple Valley S
Apple Valley Senior High
1,999 students
- Scott Highland
Scott Highlands Middle
1,228 students
- This school 662
Highland Elementary
662 students
What this shows Highland Elementary reports 662 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 | 13.5:1 | ▼ 15% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.2% | ▼ 50% | 42.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 662 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
662
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Minnesota average of 42.8%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 15% below state mean
Top 41% in Minnesota - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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
$15,334
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.2%
African American 15.1%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 8.5%
Asian 5.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.4, Highland Elementary is more mixed than the Minnesota school average of 42.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan reports $15,334 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosemount Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastview Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eagan Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apple Valley Senior High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Scott Highlands Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,328
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,274
- Students per teacher
- 20.7:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,999
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,228
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~662 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary
How many students attend Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has 662 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Apple Valley, MN. CCD year-over-year: 717 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), down 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary is 13.5:1, which is 15% lower than the Minnesota average of 15.8:1 and 14% 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?
21.2% 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 59.2% of enrollment, in Apple Valley, MN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Apple Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary ranks #2 of 6 elementary schools in Apple Valley, MN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Apple Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan?
Besides Highland Elementary, Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan also operates Rosemount Senior High (2,364 students), Eastview Senior High (2,328 students), and Eagan Senior High (2,274 students). See the Rosemount-Apple Valley-Eagan district page for the complete list.