- Enrollment
- 1,283
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sylvania, OH
Highland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448701744
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Sylvania · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- students per teacher
- 5.2%
- 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 #2 of 4 elementary schools in Sylvania, OH.
School address
District: Sylvania Schools · Ohio
NCES ID 390448701744 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-50 students YoY
Highland Elementary School shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (-7.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-50 students YoY 390448701744 · Sylvania, OH Elementary · MID · TRAD
610 enr · 17.4:1 · 5.2% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Sylvania Northview High School (1,283 students)
Highland Elementary School shrank from 659 students in 2022-23 to 609 in 2023-24 (-7.6%). Teacher FTE lost 35.0 → 34.0 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
- Sylvania North
Sylvania Northview High School
1,283 students
- Sylvania South
Sylvania Southview High School
1,139 students
- Central Trail
Central Trail Elementary School
667 students
- This school
Highland Elementary School
610 students
- Sylvania Timbe
Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School
607 students
- Sylvania Mccor
Sylvania Mccord Junior High School
581 students
What this shows Highland Elementary School reports 610 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Elementary School compares
Highland Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 4% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.2% | ▼ 84% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 610 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
610
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 84% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 52% in Ohio - lower ratio than 48% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.6%
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
$13,390
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 610 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.5%
Two or More 9.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.1%
African American 4.3%
Asian 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 79.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.5, Highland Elementary School is about as mixed as the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sylvania Schools reports $13,390 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sylvania Northview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Sylvania Southview High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Trail Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sylvania Timberstone Junior High School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sylvania Mccord Junior High 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
- 1,139
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Sylvania
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~610 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has 610 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sylvania, OH. CCD year-over-year: 659 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), down 50.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 17.4:1, which is 4% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 11% 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?
5.2% 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 79.5% of enrollment, in Sylvania, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Sylvania?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Sylvania, 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 Sylvania on the city page.
What other schools are in Sylvania Schools?
Besides Highland Elementary School, Sylvania Schools also operates Sylvania Northview High School (1,283 students), Sylvania Southview High School (1,139 students), and Central Trail Elementary School (667 students). See the Sylvania Schools district page for the complete list.