Enrollment
344
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grants Pass, OR
Highland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410591000458
👥 S:T ratio 24
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 31
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Oregon schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Grants Pass · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.1:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 69.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Grants Pass, OR.
School address
District: Grants Pass Sd 7 · Oregon
NCES ID 410591000458 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
69.2%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+31% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Elementary School
Highland Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Grants Pass, Oregon, enrolling 344 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.1:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 69.2% of students eligible for free meals.
With 344 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 320 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #214.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 344 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 24.1% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Grants Pass's elementary schools, it stands alongside Redwood Elementary School (443 students): Highland Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (19.1:1 vs 20.1:1).
Grants Pass Sd 7 also operates Grants Pass High School (1,658 students) and North Middle School (673 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.1:1 | ▲ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 69.2% | ▲ 31% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 344 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.1:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
344
Bigger than 39% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
69.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 70% in Oregon - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$14,765
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 344 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: 1.5 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 76.2%
Hispanic or Latino 16.0%
Two or More 7.3%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 76.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.8, Highland Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grants Pass Sd 7, which includes Highland Elementary School.
$14,765
Per student
-18%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 24.6%
State 62.4%
Federal 13.1%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grants Pass High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| South Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Redwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Allen Dale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 673
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 610
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Grants Pass
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Redwood Elementary School
Standard public school
443 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Allen Dale Elementary School
Standard public school
397 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
386 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Parkside Elementary
Standard public school
361 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Manzanita Elementary School
Standard public school
342 students 18:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~344 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has 344 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grants Pass, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 19.1:1, which is 9% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Elementary School?
69.2% of students at Highland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Elementary School is White at 76.2% of enrollment, in Grants Pass, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Grants Pass?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Grants Pass, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grants Pass on the city page.
Is Highland Elementary School a good school?
Highland Elementary School earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Oregon 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 Grants Pass Sd 7?
Besides Highland Elementary School, Grants Pass Sd 7 also operates Grants Pass High School (1,658 students), North Middle School (673 students), and South Middle School (610 students). See the Grants Pass Sd 7 district page for the complete list.
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