- Enrollment
- 513
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highland, NY
Highland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 27/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361440001191
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary School earns 27/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 27
- Resource Index · Lower
- 10.6:1
- students per teacher
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Elementary School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Highland, NY.
School address
District: Highland Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361440001191 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Highland Elementary School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.3 → 61.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 361440001191 · Highland, NY Elementary · MID · TRAD
665 enr · 10.6:1 · 36.5% lunch · RII 27
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (513 students)
Highland Elementary School held near 621 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.3 → 61.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Highland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Highland Elementary School
665 students
- Highland High
Highland High School
513 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
348 students
What this shows Highland Elementary School reports 665 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 York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.6:1 | ▼ 10% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▼ 35% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 665 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.6:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
665
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 35% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.6:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 38% in New York - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
32.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$29,912
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 665 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.4%
Hispanic or Latino 18.2%
African American 7.7%
Two or More 5.0%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 66.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.7, Highland Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
District finance for Highland Central School District reports $29,912 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Smaller | Similar 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
- 348
- Students per teacher
- 8.9:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 (~665 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has 665 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highland, NY. CCD year-over-year: 638 (2022-23) → 621 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 10.6:1, which is 10% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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?
36.5% of students at Highland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Elementary School is White at 66.4% of enrollment, in Highland, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 27/100 (lower 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 public schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Highland, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Highland Central School District?
Besides Highland Elementary School, Highland Central School District also operates Highland High School (513 students) and Highland Middle School (348 students). See the Highland Central School District district page for the complete list.