- Enrollment
- 367
- Students per teacher
- 8.5:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Midland Park, NJ
Highland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 67/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341014000612
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 94
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary School earns 67/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of New Jersey schools.
- 67
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9:1
- small classes for New Jersey
- 6.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 306
- students enrolled
Highland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 87% of New Jersey schools. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Midland Park School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341014000612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Highland Elementary School held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 341014000612 · Midland Park, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
306 enr · 9:1 · 6.0% lunch · RII 67
Nearest enrollment peer: Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School (367 students)
Highland Elementary School held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 34.3 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Highland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Midland Park J
Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School
367 students
- This school
Highland Elementary School
306 students
- Godwin Element
Godwin Elementary School
233 students
What this shows Highland Elementary School reports 306 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 New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 24% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.0% | ▼ 80% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 306 | top 73% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
306
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
6.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 80% below the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 13% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
2.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$32,247
per pupil, district-wide
- above New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 306 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 69.9%
Hispanic or Latino 19.3%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 3.6%
African American 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 69.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.9, Highland Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Midland Park School District reports $32,247 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Godwin Elementary 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
- 233
- Students per teacher
- 9.3:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
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 (~306 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has 306 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Midland Park, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 281 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 9:1, which is 24% lower than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 43% 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?
6.0% of students at Highland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Elementary School is White at 69.9% of enrollment, in Midland Park, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 67/100 (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).
What other schools are in Midland Park School District?
Besides Highland Elementary School, Midland Park School District also operates Midland Park Jr./Sr. High School (367 students) and Godwin Elementary School (233 students). See the Midland Park School District district page for the complete list.