- Enrollment
- 1,685
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Gresham, 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 410600000991
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 54
📋 Attendance 19
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 73% of Oregon schools.
- #6 of 12
- elementary schools in Gresham · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Elementary School has class sizes larger than 73% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Gresham, OR.
School address
District: Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j · Oregon
NCES ID 410600000991 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Highland Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 24.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 410600000991 · Gresham, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
465 enr · 19.4:1 · 73.4% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Gresham High School (1,685 students)
Highland Elementary School held near 420 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 24.3 → 24.6 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
- Gresham High S
Gresham High School
1,685 students
- Sam Barlow Hig
Sam Barlow High School
1,635 students
- Metro East Web
Metro East Web Academy
759 students
- Gordon Russell 633
Gordon Russell Middle School
633 students
- Clear Creek Mi 584
Clear Creek Middle School
584 students
- This school 465
Highland Elementary School
465 students
What this shows Highland Elementary School reports 465 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 39% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 465 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
465
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 73% in Oregon - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
32.3%
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
$15,093
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 233 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 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
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%
White 24.5%
Two or More 5.6%
African American 5.2%
Asian 4.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Highland Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
District finance for Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j reports $15,093 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gresham High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sam Barlow High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Metro East Web Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gordon Russell Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clear Creek Middle School | Larger | 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
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 25.5:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 633
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 584
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Gresham
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
North Gresham Elementary School
Standard public school
584 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
East Gresham Elementary School
Standard public school
571 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Butler Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
509 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Hogan Cedars Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Hollydale Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
East Orient Elementary School
Standard public school
382 students 21.2:1 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 (~465 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has 465 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Gresham, OR. CCD year-over-year: 418 (2022-23) → 420 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Elementary School?
73.4% 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 Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in Gresham, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
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 Gresham?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary School ranks #6 of 12 elementary schools in Gresham, 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 Gresham on the city page.
What other schools are in Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j?
Besides Highland Elementary School, Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j also operates Gresham High School (1,685 students), Sam Barlow High School (1,635 students), and Metro East Web Academy (759 students). See the Gresham-Barlow Sd 10j district page for the complete list.