- Enrollment
- 1,650
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Evansville, IN
Highland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 180345000472
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 62
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools.
- #12 of 14
- elementary schools in Evansville · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 46.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #12 of 14 elementary schools in Evansville, IN.
School address
District: Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180345000472 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Highland Elementary School held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-21 students YoY 180345000472 · Evansville, IN Elementary · MID · TRAD
814 enr · 17:1 · 46.2% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: North High School (1,650 students)
Highland Elementary School held near 818 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-21 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 48.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Highland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North High Sch
North High School
1,650 students
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
1,332 students
- Francis Joseph
Francis Joseph Reitz High School
1,293 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,087 students
- North Junior H
North Junior High School
925 students
- This school
Highland Elementary School
814 students
What this shows Highland Elementary School reports 814 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 Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 7% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.2% | ▼ 7% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 814 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
814
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Indiana - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,576
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 814 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 34 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 5.3%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 36.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 36.5, Highland Elementary School is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp reports $13,576 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| North High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| William Henry Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Francis Joseph Reitz High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | 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
- 1,332
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,087
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 925
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Evansville
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Stockwell Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Lodge Community School
Standard public school
510 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
West Terrace Elementary School
Standard public school
504 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Vogel Elementary School
Standard public school
484 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Cynthia Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
451 students 16.7:1 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 (~814 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has 814 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Evansville, IN. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 818 (2023-24), nearly flat (-21).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 17:1, which is 7% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Elementary School?
46.2% of students at Highland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Elementary School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Evansville, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (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 School rank among elementary schools in Evansville?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #12 of 14 elementary schools in Evansville, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Evansville on the city page.
What other schools are in Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp?
Besides Highland Elementary School, Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp also operates North High School (1,650 students), William Henry Harrison High School (1,332 students), and Francis Joseph Reitz High School (1,293 students). See the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp district page for the complete list.