- Enrollment
- 1,587
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Montgomery, AL
Highland Gardens Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Gardens Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010243001022
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Gardens Elementary School earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Alabama schools.
- #27 of 28
- schools in Montgomery · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.3:1
- large classes for Alabama
- 91.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Gardens Elementary School has class sizes larger than 92% of Alabama schools. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Gardens Elementary School ranks #27 of 28 schools in Montgomery, AL.
School address
District: Montgomery County · Alabama
NCES ID 010243001022 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-24 students YoY
Highland Gardens Elementary School shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-24 students YoY 010243001022 · Montgomery, AL Other · SMALL · TRAD
468 enr · 21.3:1 · 91.9% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students)
Highland Gardens Elementary School shrank from 471 students in 2022-23 to 447 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Highland Gardens Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Jefferson Davi
Jefferson Davis High School
1,587 students
- Carver Senior
Carver Senior High School
1,553 students
- Lee High Schoo
Lee High School
1,282 students
- Park Crossing
Park Crossing High School
882 students
- Brewbaker Midd
Brewbaker Middle School
806 students
- This school 468
Highland Gardens Elementary School
468 students
What this shows Highland Gardens Elementary School reports 468 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Gardens Elementary School compares
Highland Gardens Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.3:1 | ▲ 20% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 91.9% | ▲ 56% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 468 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
468
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
91.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% above the Alabama average of 58.8%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 92% in Alabama - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
46.8%
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
$12,977
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
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 468 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 42 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 61.5%
Hispanic or Latino 32.3%
White 3.2%
Two or More 3.0%
Largest group: African American at 61.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.6, Highland Gardens Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Montgomery County reports $12,977 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Gardens Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Davis High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carver Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lee High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Park Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Brewbaker Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Gardens Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,553
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,282
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 882
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 806
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Montgomery
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Dalraida Elementary School
Standard public school
711 students 20.9:1 students per teacher
Halcyon Elementary School
Standard public school
694 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Brewbaker Primary School
Standard public school
651 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Garrett Elementary School
Standard public school
592 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Dannelly Elementary School
Standard public school
588 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Crump Elementary School
Standard public school
575 students 19.8:1 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 (~468 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Gardens Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Gardens Elementary School?
Highland Gardens Elementary School has 468 students enrolled. It is a public school in Montgomery, AL. CCD year-over-year: 471 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), down 24.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Gardens Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Gardens Elementary School is 21.3:1, which is 20% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Gardens Elementary School?
91.9% of students at Highland Gardens Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Gardens Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Gardens Elementary School is African American at 61.5% of enrollment, in Montgomery, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Gardens Elementary School?
Highland Gardens Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Gardens Elementary School rank among schools in Montgomery?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Gardens Elementary School ranks #27 of 28 schools in Montgomery, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Montgomery on the city page.
What other schools are in Montgomery County?
Besides Highland Gardens Elementary School, Montgomery County also operates Jefferson Davis High School (1,587 students), Carver Senior High School (1,553 students), and Lee High School (1,282 students). See the Montgomery County district page for the complete list.