Enrollment
547
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Nederland, TX
Highland Park El
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 483228003578
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Nederland · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.6:1
- large classes for Texas
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park El has class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park El ranks #3 of 4 schools in Nederland, TX.
School address
District: Nederland Isd · Texas
NCES ID 483228003578 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.6:1
vs 14.7:1 Texas avg
+20% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-22% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Park El compares with Texas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Park El
Highland Park El is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Nederland, Texas, enrolling 547 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Texas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 48.1% of students eligible for free meals.
With 547 students, its enrollment sits close to the Texas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 8,960 scored Texas schools.
Against 1,315 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #892.
Its student body is led by White (46%) and Hispanic or Latino (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 66/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 547 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
15.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Nederland Isd also operates Nederland H S (1,500 students) and Helena Park El (760 students) alongside Highland Park El.
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 Park El compares
Highland Park El on the metrics families compare, against Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 20% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 22% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 547 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
547
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 20% above state mean
Top 84% in Texas - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,419
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $13,644
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 547 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.6 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
White 45.7%
Hispanic or Latino 35.1%
African American 9.5%
Two or More 4.9%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 45.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.5, Highland Park El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Nederland Isd, which includes Highland Park El.
$11,419
Per student
-16%
vs Texas
Avg $13,644
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 60.6%
State 25.1%
Federal 14.4%
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 Park El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nederland H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Helena Park El | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hillcrest El | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wilson Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 760
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 678
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 556
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Texas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~547 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Highland Park El
How many students attend Highland Park El?
Highland Park El has 547 students enrolled. It is a public school in Nederland, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park El?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park El is 17.6:1, which is 20% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Park El?
48.1% of students at Highland Park El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park El?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park El is White at 45.7% of enrollment, in Nederland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park El?
Highland Park El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical 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 Park El rank among schools in Nederland?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park El ranks #3 of 4 schools in Nederland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Nederland on the city page.
Is Highland Park El a good school?
Highland Park El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas 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 Nederland Isd?
Besides Highland Park El, Nederland Isd also operates Nederland H S (1,500 students), Helena Park El (760 students), and Hillcrest El (717 students). See the Nederland Isd district page for the complete list.
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