- Enrollment
- 871
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Greeneville, TN
Highland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470150000470
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 71
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Tennessee schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Tennessee schools.
- #3 of 11
- schools in Greeneville · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Tennessee
- 147
- students enrolled
Highland Elementary has class sizes smaller than 93% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary ranks #3 of 11 schools in Greeneville, TN.
School address
District: Greeneville · Tennessee
NCES ID 470150000470 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Highland Elementary held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 470150000470 · Greeneville, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
147 enr · 9.8:1 · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Greeneville High School (871 students)
Highland Elementary held near 160 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 15.5 → 15.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Highland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Greeneville Hi
Greeneville High School
871 students
- Greeneville Mi
Greeneville Middle School
603 students
- C Hal Henard E
C Hal Henard Elementary
453 students
- Tusculum View
Tusculum View Elementary
413 students
- Eastview Eleme
Eastview Elementary
392 students
- This school 147
Highland Elementary
147 students
What this shows Highland Elementary reports 147 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Elementary compares
Highland Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 36% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 147 | top 92% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
147
Bigger than 14% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 36% below state mean
Top 7% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.2%
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
$12,806
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 147 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.9%
Hispanic or Latino 27.9%
Two or More 17.0%
African American 8.2%
Largest group: White at 46.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.7, Highland Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Greeneville reports $12,806 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Greeneville High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greeneville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| C Hal Henard Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tusculum View Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastview Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 603
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 453
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 413
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 392
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Greeneville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Doak Elementary
Standard public school
570 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
C Hal Henard Elementary
Standard public school
453 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Tusculum View Elementary
Standard public school
413 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Eastview Elementary
Standard public school
392 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Baileyton Elementary
Standard public school
381 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Nolachuckey Elementary
Standard public school
321 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
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 (~147 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary
How many students attend Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has 147 students enrolled. It is a public school in Greeneville, TN. CCD year-over-year: 159 (2022-23) → 160 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary is 9.8:1, which is 36% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 38% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Highland Elementary is White at 46.9% of enrollment, in Greeneville, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 rank among schools in Greeneville?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary ranks #3 of 11 schools in Greeneville, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Greeneville on the city page.
What other schools are in Greeneville?
Besides Highland Elementary, Greeneville also operates Greeneville High School (871 students), Greeneville Middle School (603 students), and C Hal Henard Elementary (453 students). See the Greeneville district page for the complete list.