- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highland, IL
Highland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171899004111
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.3:1
- students per teacher
- 504
- students enrolled
Highland Elementary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Highland, IL.
School address
District: Highland Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 171899004111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Highland Elementary School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 38.6 → 38.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 171899004111 · Highland, IL Elementary · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 13.3:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (844 students)
Highland Elementary School held near 515 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 38.6 → 38.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Highland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
844 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
616 students
- Highland Prima
Highland Primary School
544 students
- This school
Highland Elementary School
504 students
- Alhambra Prima 156
Alhambra Primary School
156 students
- Grantfork Uppe 66
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch
66 students
What this shows Highland Elementary School reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Elementary School compares
Highland Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 5% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 91.7%
Two or More 3.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
Asian 1.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 91.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 15.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 15.7, Highland Elementary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Highland Cusd 5 reports $12,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Alhambra Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 544
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Highland
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highland, IL. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 515 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 5% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Elementary School is White at 91.7% of enrollment, in Highland, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 School rank among public schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Highland, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Highland on the city page.
What other schools are in Highland Cusd 5?
Besides Highland Elementary School, Highland Cusd 5 also operates Highland High School (844 students), Highland Middle School (616 students), and Highland Primary School (544 students). See the Highland Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.