Enrollment
695
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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
Teachers (FTE)
47.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-19% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Hamilton, Ohio, enrolling 695 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 695 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Its student body is led by White (58%) and Hispanic or Latino (22%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 60/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 41.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Hamilton's public schools, it stands alongside D Russel Lee Career-Technology Center (930 students): Highland Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.8:1 vs 4.3:1).
Hamilton City also operates Hamilton High School (2,403 students) and Garfield Middle School (814 students) alongside Highland Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Highland Elementary School compares
Highland Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$12,733
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hamilton City, which includes Highland Elementary School.
$12,733
Per student
-13%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-23%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.5%
State 56.2%
Federal 22.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 2,403
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~695 students)
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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.
Is Highland Elementary School a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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