- Enrollment
- 1,648
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Stow, OH
Highland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448301714
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 63
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #3 of 5
- elementary schools in Stow · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.7:1
- students per teacher
- 19.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Stow, OH.
School address
District: Stow-Munroe Falls City School District · Ohio
NCES ID 390448301714 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Highland Elementary School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 390448301714 · Stow, OH Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
284 enr · 16.7:1 · 19.9% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Stow-Munroe Falls High School (1,648 students)
Highland Elementary School held near 321 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.5 → 17.0 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
- Stow-Munroe Fa
Stow-Munroe Falls High School
1,648 students
- Kimpton Middle
Kimpton Middle School
773 students
- Lakeview Eleme
Lakeview Elementary School
745 students
- Indian Trail E 334
Indian Trail Elementary School
334 students
- Fishcreek Elem 301
Fishcreek Elementary School
301 students
- This school 284
Highland Elementary School
284 students
What this shows Highland Elementary School reports 284 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 | 16.7:1 | ▼ 8% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.9% | ▼ 37% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 284 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.7:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
284
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.7:1
students per teacher
- 8% below state mean
Top 45% in Ohio - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.8%
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
$14,117
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
Counselors0.3 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.6%
African American 6.7%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 4.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Largest group: White at 80.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Highland Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Stow-Munroe Falls City School District reports $14,117 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stow-Munroe Falls High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kimpton Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Elementary School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Indian Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Fishcreek 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
- 773
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 745
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 301
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Similar elementary schools in Stow
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Lakeview Elementary School
Standard public school
745 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
Fishcreek Elementary School
Standard public school
301 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Echo Hills Elementary School
Standard public school
298 students 13:1 students per teacher
Woodland Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 18:1 students per teacher
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 (~284 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has 284 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Stow, OH. CCD year-over-year: 336 (2022-23) → 321 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 16.7:1, which is 8% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 6% higher 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?
19.9% of students at Highland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Elementary School is White at 80.6% of enrollment, in Stow, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 elementary schools in Stow?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 elementary schools in Stow, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Stow on the city page.
What other schools are in Stow-Munroe Falls City School District?
Besides Highland Elementary School, Stow-Munroe Falls City School District also operates Stow-Munroe Falls High School (1,648 students), Kimpton Middle School (773 students), and Lakeview Elementary School (745 students). See the Stow-Munroe Falls City School District district page for the complete list.