- Enrollment
- 670
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Clarkston, WA
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 dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530132000236
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
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 near the Washington median.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Clarkston · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Clarkston, WA.
School address
District: Clarkston School District · Washington
NCES ID 530132000236 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Highland Elementary held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 18.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 530132000236 · Clarkston, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
290 enr · 16.1:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Charles Francis Adams High School (670 students)
Highland Elementary held near 296 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 18.3 → 18.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Highland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Charles Franci
Charles Francis Adams High School
670 students
- Heights Elemen
Heights Elementary
358 students
- Lincoln Middle
Lincoln Middle School
346 students
- Parkway Elemen
Parkway Elementary
330 students
- This school
Highland Elementary
290 students
- Grantham Eleme 252
Grantham Elementary
252 students
What this shows Highland Elementary reports 290 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Elementary compares
Highland Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 40% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 290 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
290
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 48% in Washington - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
11.0%
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
$16,653
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 80.0%
Hispanic or Latino 13.4%
Two or More 4.1%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 80.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 34.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 34.0, Highland Elementary is less mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clarkston School District reports $16,653 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Francis Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Heights Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parkway Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grantham Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 358
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 346
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 330
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 252
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Clarkston
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~290 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary
How many students attend Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has 290 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Clarkston, WA. CCD year-over-year: 288 (2022-23) → 296 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Elementary?
62.8% of students at Highland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Highland Elementary is White at 80.0% of enrollment, in Clarkston, WA.
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 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 rank among elementary schools in Clarkston?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Clarkston, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Clarkston on the city page.
What other schools are in Clarkston School District?
Besides Highland Elementary, Clarkston School District also operates Charles Francis Adams High School (670 students), Heights Elementary (358 students), and Lincoln Middle School (346 students). See the Clarkston School District district page for the complete list.