Enrollment
308
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 410630001293
Highland Hills Elementary School — Hermiston, OR
Federal NCES profile for Highland Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 28/100.
👥 Class size 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Hermiston Sd 8 · Oregon
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 18.2:1 Oregon avg
-22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 57.6% Oregon avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Hills Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Highland Hills Elementary School reports 308 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 23.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.2:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 22% below the Oregon state mean of 18.2:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 11% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 67.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 17% above the Oregon average and 30% above the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 308 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 55.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Hermiston Sd 8 spends $23,502 per pupil district-wide, above the Oregon average of $22,293 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 24.0% from local sources (property taxes), 67.1% from the state, and 8.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Highland Hills Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Oregon state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 17% | 57.6% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 43% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 17% above the Oregon average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.2:1
students per teacher
— 22% below state mean
Top 17% in Oregon — lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
55.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$23,502
per pupil, district-wide
— above Oregon avg of $22,293
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 308 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 30 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 308 Top 43% in Oregon — larger than 57% of 1,277 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 23.0
Students per teacher 14.2:1 -22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 67.3% +17% vs state
NCES ID 410630001293
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 52.9%
White 41.6%
Two or More 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.3%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 52.9% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 308:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 55.8%
In-school suspensions 6
Out-of-school suspensions 30
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hermiston Sd 8, which includes Highland Hills Elementary School.
$23,502
Per student
+5%
vs Oregon
Avg $22,293
+21%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 24.0%
State 67.1%
Federal 8.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,705
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
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Loma Vista Elementary
Standard public school
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Sunset Elementary School
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Desert View Elementary School
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Highland Hills Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Hills Elementary School?
Highland Hills Elementary School has 308 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in Hermiston, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Hills Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Hills Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Oregon average of 18.2:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Hills Elementary School?
67.3% of students at Highland Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Hills Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Hills Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 52.9%. The school serves a diverse student body in Hermiston, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Hills Elementary School?
Highland Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.