- Enrollment
- 1,500
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+117 students YoY
Highland Park El grew from 432 students in 2022-23 to 549 in 2023-24 (+27.1%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+117 students YoY 483228003578 · Nederland, TX Other · MID · TRAD
547 enr · 17.6:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Nederland H S (1,500 students)
Highland Park El grew from 432 students in 2022-23 to 549 in 2023-24 (+27.1%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 34.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Highland Park El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Nederland H S
Nederland H S
1,500 students
- Helena Park El
Helena Park El
760 students
- Hillcrest El
Hillcrest El
717 students
- Wilson Middle
Wilson Middle
678 students
- Central Middle 556
Central Middle
556 students
- This school 547
Highland Park El
547 students
What this shows Highland Park El reports 547 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park El compares
Highland Park El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
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.
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
District finance for Nederland Isd reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide other 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 (~547 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 432 (2022-23) → 549 (2023-24), up 117.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.