- Enrollment
- 1,705
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-11 students YoY
Highland Hills Elementary School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-11 students YoY 410630001293 · Hermiston, OR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
308 enr · 13.4:1 · 67.3% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Hermiston High School (1,705 students)
Highland Hills Elementary School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-11 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.0 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Oregon schools → · Find another →
Highland Hills Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hermiston High
Hermiston High School
1,705 students
- Armand Larive
Armand Larive Middle School
722 students
- Sandstone Midd 609
Sandstone Middle School
609 students
- Rocky Heights 442
Rocky Heights Elementary School
442 students
- West Park Elem 408
West Park Elementary School
408 students
- This school 308
Highland Hills Elementary School
308 students
What this shows Highland Hills Elementary School reports 308 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Hills Elementary School compares
Highland Hills Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$15,541
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $21,075
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.
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
District finance for Hermiston Sd 8 reports $15,541 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~308 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 327 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-11).
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.