- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beaver Falls, PA
Highland Ms
Federal NCES profile for Highland Ms, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420368806558
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Ms earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Beaver Falls · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 31.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Ms has class sizes larger than 78% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Ms ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Beaver Falls, PA.
School address
District: Blackhawk Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420368806558 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Highland Ms held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 420368806558 · Beaver Falls, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
698 enr · 15.2:1 · 31.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Blackhawk Hs (763 students)
Highland Ms held near 699 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.9 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Highland Ms in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blackhawk Hs
Blackhawk Hs
763 students
- Blackhawk Inte
Blackhawk Intermediate Sch
708 students
- This school
Highland Ms
698 students
- Patterson Prim 141
Patterson Primary Sch
141 students
What this shows Highland Ms reports 698 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Ms compares
Highland Ms held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 12% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.9% | ▼ 45% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 698 | top 21% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
698
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% above state mean
Top 78% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 22% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.9%
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
$15,029
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 698 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 36 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.6%
Two or More 3.4%
African American 1.6%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 90.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 18.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 18.0, Highland Ms is less mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blackhawk Sd reports $15,029 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Ms Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blackhawk Hs | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blackhawk Intermediate Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Patterson Primary Sch | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Ms's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 141
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Beaver Falls
2 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 (~698 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Ms
How many students attend Highland Ms?
Highland Ms has 698 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beaver Falls, PA. CCD year-over-year: 700 (2022-23) → 699 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Ms?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Ms is 15.2:1, which is 12% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Ms?
31.9% of students at Highland Ms are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Ms?
The largest demographic group at Highland Ms is White at 90.4% of enrollment, in Beaver Falls, PA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Ms?
Highland Ms has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Ms rank among elementary schools in Beaver Falls?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Ms ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Beaver Falls, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Beaver Falls on the city page.
What other schools are in Blackhawk Sd?
Besides Highland Ms, Blackhawk Sd also operates Blackhawk Hs (763 students), Blackhawk Intermediate Sch (708 students), and Patterson Primary Sch (141 students). See the Blackhawk Sd district page for the complete list.