- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Owensboro, KY
Highland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210147000299
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 12
📋 Attendance 83
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #5 of 14
- schools in Owensboro · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- students per teacher
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #5 of 14 schools in Owensboro, KY.
School address
District: Daviess County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210147000299 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
Highland Elementary School shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-6.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 210147000299 · Owensboro, KY Other · SMALL · TRAD
440 enr · 14.7:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Daviess County High School (1,750 students)
Highland Elementary School shrank from 474 students in 2022-23 to 444 in 2023-24 (-6.3%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Highland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Daviess County
Daviess County High School
1,750 students
- Apollo High Sc
Apollo High School
1,265 students
- Daviess County
Daviess County Middle School
870 students
- College View M
College View Middle School
821 students
- F T Burns Midd
F T Burns Middle School
757 students
- This school 440
Highland Elementary School
440 students
What this shows Highland Elementary School reports 440 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Elementary School compares
Highland Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▼ 3% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 36% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 440 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
440
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 46% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
6.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$13,767
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 440 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
Asian 10.9%
Two or More 7.7%
African American 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Highland Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Daviess County reports $13,767 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Daviess County High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Apollo High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Daviess County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| College View Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| F T Burns Middle School | Larger | Higher 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
- 1,265
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 870
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 821
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Owensboro
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Tamarack Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Estes Elementary School
Standard public school
492 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Deer Park Elementary School
Standard public school
480 students 17.1:1 students per teacher
Meadow Lands Elementary School
Standard public school
479 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Country Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
462 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
F T Burns Elementary School
Standard public school
440 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~440 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has 440 students enrolled. It is a public school in Owensboro, KY. CCD year-over-year: 474 (2022-23) → 444 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 14.7:1, which is 3% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 6% 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 School?
38.0% of students at Highland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Elementary School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Owensboro, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Owensboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #5 of 14 schools in Owensboro, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Owensboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Daviess County?
Besides Highland Elementary School, Daviess County also operates Daviess County High School (1,750 students), Apollo High School (1,265 students), and Daviess County Middle School (870 students). See the Daviess County district page for the complete list.