- Enrollment
- 2,403
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Hamilton, OH
Highland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390441001037
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 73% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #12 of 12
- schools in Hamilton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.8:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 695
- students enrolled
Highland Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 73% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #12 of 12 schools in Hamilton, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Highland Elementary School held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 390441001037 · Hamilton, OH Other · MID · TRAD
695 enr · 14.8:1 · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Hamilton High School (2,403 students)
Highland Elementary School held near 688 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 47.0 → 40.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Highland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hamilton High
Hamilton High School
2,403 students
- Garfield Middl 814
Garfield Middle School
814 students
- Ridgeway Eleme 705
Ridgeway Elementary School
705 students
- This school 695
Highland Elementary School
695 students
- Linden Element 674
Linden Elementary School
674 students
- Riverview Elem 640
Riverview Elementary School
640 students
What this shows Highland Elementary School reports 695 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▼ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 695 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
695
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 27% in Ohio - lower ratio than 73% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
41.6%
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
$13,968
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 45 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 57.7%
Hispanic or Latino 22.0%
Two or More 10.4%
African American 8.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: White at 57.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Highland Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Hamilton City reports $13,968 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ridgeway Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Linden Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Riverview Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | 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
- 814
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 705
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 674
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Similar other schools in Hamilton
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
D Russel Lee Career-Technology Center
Vocational / career-technical school
930 students 4.3:1 students per teacher
Ridgeway Elementary School
Standard public school
705 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Linden Elementary School
Standard public school
674 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Fairfield East Elementary School
Standard public school
650 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Riverview Elementary School
Standard public school
640 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Fairwood Elementary School
Standard public school
613 students 14.3:1 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 (~695 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has 695 students enrolled. It is a public school in Hamilton, OH. CCD year-over-year: 715 (2022-23) → 688 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 14.8:1, which is 19% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Elementary School is White at 57.7% of enrollment, in Hamilton, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Elementary School rank among schools in Hamilton?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #12 of 12 schools in Hamilton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Hamilton on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton City?
Besides Highland Elementary School, Hamilton City also operates Hamilton High School (2,403 students), Garfield Middle School (814 students), and Ridgeway Elementary School (705 students). See the Hamilton City district page for the complete list.