- Enrollment
- 1,658
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-29 students YoY
Highland Elementary School shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-8.3%).
Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-29 students YoY 410591000458 · Grants Pass, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
344 enr · 19.1:1 · 69.2% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Grants Pass High School (1,658 students)
Highland Elementary School shrank from 351 students in 2022-23 to 322 in 2023-24 (-8.3%). Teacher FTE lost 18.9 → 17.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Highland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grants Pass Hi
Grants Pass High School
1,658 students
- North Middle S
North Middle School
673 students
- South Middle S 610
South Middle School
610 students
- Redwood Elemen 443
Redwood Elementary School
443 students
- Allen Dale Ele 397
Allen Dale Elementary School
397 students
- This school 344
Highland Elementary School
344 students
What this shows Highland Elementary School reports 344 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 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 methodology
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
$15,243
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Grants Pass Sd 7 reports $15,243 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
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 (~344 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 351 (2022-23) → 322 (2023-24), down 29.
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, 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 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.
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.