Enrollment
308
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Hermiston, OR
Highland Hills Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Hills Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410630001293
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Hills Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools.
- #4 of 6
- elementary schools in Hermiston · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 13.4:1
- small classes for Oregon
- 67.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Hills Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Hills Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Hermiston, OR.
School address
District: Hermiston Sd 8 · Oregon
NCES ID 410630001293 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
23.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.3%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+27% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Hills Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Hills Elementary School
Highland Hills Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Hermiston, Oregon, enrolling 308 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 13.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.3% of students eligible for free meals.
With 308 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 282 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #226, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (53%) and White (42%) (diversity index 55/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 308 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 55.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Hermiston Sd 8 spends $14,312 per pupil, 21% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Hermiston's elementary schools, it stands alongside Rocky Heights Elementary School (442 students): Highland Hills Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (13.4:1 vs 15.8:1).
Hermiston Sd 8 also operates Hermiston High School (1,705 students) and Armand Larive Middle School (722 students) alongside Highland Hills Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Highland Hills Elementary School compares
Highland Hills Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.4:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.3% | ▲ 27% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 308 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.4:1
Leaner classes than 63% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
308
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 27% 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
13.4:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 16% in Oregon - lower ratio than 84% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
55.8%
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
$14,312
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
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
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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.
Student-body diversity index 54.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 54.6, Highland Hills Elementary School is more mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Hermiston Sd 8, which includes Highland Hills Elementary School.
$14,312
Per student
-21%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-14%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
How Highland Hills Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hermiston High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Armand Larive Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sandstone Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Rocky Heights Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Park Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Hills Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,705
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 722
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 609
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 442
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Hermiston
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rocky Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
442 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
West Park Elementary School
Standard public school
408 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Loma Vista Elementary
Standard public school
397 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Sunset Elementary School
Standard public school
378 students 14:1 students per teacher
Desert View Elementary School
Standard public school
351 students 14:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~308 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~13.4:1)
Next steps
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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 an 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 13.4:1, which is 24% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 15% lower 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 Hills Elementary School?
67.3% of students at Highland Hills Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
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% of enrollment, in Hermiston, OR. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 54.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Hills Elementary School?
Highland Hills Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Hills Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Hermiston?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Hills Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 elementary schools in Hermiston, 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 Hermiston on the city page.
Is Highland Hills Elementary School a good school?
Highland Hills Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 84% of Oregon schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Hermiston Sd 8?
Besides Highland Hills Elementary School, Hermiston Sd 8 also operates Hermiston High School (1,705 students), Armand Larive Middle School (722 students), and Sandstone Middle School (609 students). See the Hermiston Sd 8 district page for the complete list.
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