- Enrollment
- 608
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Glasgow, KY
Highland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210222001991
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #9 of 11
- schools in Glasgow · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- 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 #9 of 11 schools in Glasgow, KY.
School address
District: Glasgow Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210222001991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-14 students YoY
Highland Elementary School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 44.0 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-14 students YoY 210222001991 · Glasgow, KY Other · MID · TRAD
618 enr · 14:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Glasgow High School (608 students)
Highland Elementary School held near 726 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-14 headcount). Teacher FTE held 44.0 → 44.0 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
- This school
Highland Elementary School
618 students
- Glasgow High S
Glasgow High School
608 students
- Glasgow Middle
Glasgow Middle School
545 students
- South Green El
South Green Elementary School
487 students
- Success Academ 64
Success Academy
64 students
- Happy Valley L 10
Happy Valley Learning Center
10 students
What this shows Highland Elementary School reports 618 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 Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14:1 | ▼ 8% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 6% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 618 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14:1
Leaner classes than 57% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
618
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 6% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 36% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 64% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$13,265
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 618 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 62.6%
Hispanic or Latino 14.4%
Two or More 12.8%
African American 6.5%
Asian 1.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 62.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Highland Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Glasgow Independent reports $13,265 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glasgow High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Glasgow Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Green Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Success Academy | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Happy Valley Learning Center | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 487
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 64
- Students per teacher
- 64:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 10
- Students per teacher
- 3.3:1
- Resource Index
- 72/100
Similar other schools in Glasgow
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Red Cross Elementary School
Standard public school
679 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
North Jackson Elementary
Standard public school
537 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
South Green Elementary School
Standard public school
487 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Eastern Elementary School
Standard public school
347 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Hiseville Elementary School
Standard public school
322 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Temple Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
266 students 12.1:1 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 (~618 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has 618 students enrolled. It is a public school in Glasgow, KY. CCD year-over-year: 740 (2022-23) → 726 (2023-24), nearly flat (-14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 14:1, which is 8% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 11% 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?
62.8% 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 62.6% of enrollment, in Glasgow, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 schools in Glasgow?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #9 of 11 schools in Glasgow, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Glasgow on the city page.
What other schools are in Glasgow Independent?
Besides Highland Elementary School, Glasgow Independent also operates Glasgow High School (608 students), Glasgow Middle School (545 students), and South Green Elementary School (487 students). See the Glasgow Independent district page for the complete list.