- Enrollment
- 468
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Marengo, OH
Highland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390488004232
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 35
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Marengo · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- students per teacher
- 18.2%
- 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 #1 of 3 public schools in Marengo, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+38 students YoY
Highland Elementary School held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 49.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+38 students YoY 390488004232 · Marengo, OH Other · MID · TRAD
836 enr · 18.2:1 · 18.2% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (468 students)
Highland Elementary School held near 828 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+38 headcount). Teacher FTE added 46.0 → 49.0 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
- This school
Highland Elementary School
836 students
- Highland High
Highland High School
468 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
389 students
What this shows Highland Elementary School reports 836 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 | 18.2:1 | ▼ 0% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.2% | ▼ 42% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 836 | top 10% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
836
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
18.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 59% in Ohio - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.0%
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
$12,522
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.6%
Hispanic or Latino 3.1%
Two or More 2.5%
African American 1.7%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: White at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Highland Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Highland Local reports $12,522 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 | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Smaller | 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
- 389
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~836 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has 836 students enrolled. It is a public school in Marengo, OH. CCD year-over-year: 790 (2022-23) → 828 (2023-24), nearly flat (+38).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 18.2:1, which is 0% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Elementary School?
18.2% 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 92.6% of enrollment, in Marengo, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 public schools in Marengo?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Marengo, OH. 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 Local?
Besides Highland Elementary School, Highland Local also operates Highland High School (468 students) and Highland Middle School (389 students). See the Highland Local district page for the complete list.