Enrollment
336
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Bloomington, IN
Highland Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180063002347
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools.
- #10 of 15
- schools in Bloomington · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.9:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 55.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Elementary School ranks #10 of 15 schools in Bloomington, IN.
School address
District: Monroe County Community Sch Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180063002347 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.9:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
-38% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.6%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
+12% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Park Elementary School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Park Elementary School
Highland Park Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Bloomington, Indiana, enrolling 336 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.9:1, Highland Park Elementary School is leaner than roughly 95% of Indiana schools and 38% under the state's 15.9:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 55.6% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 336 puts it in the smaller third of Indiana schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 422 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #103.
Its student body is led by White (67%) and Two or More (11%) (diversity index 53/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 27.1% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Bloomington's public schools, it stands alongside Summit Elementary School (617 students): Highland Park Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.9:1 vs 14:1).
Monroe County Community Sch Corp also operates Bloomington High School South (1,691 students) and Bloomington High School North (1,528 students) alongside Highland Park 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 Park Elementary School compares
Highland Park Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.9:1 | ▼ 38% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 12% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.9:1
Leaner classes than 89% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
336
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 12% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.9:1
students per teacher
- 38% below state mean
Top 5% in Indiana - lower ratio than 95% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.1%
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
$13,001
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 26 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.8 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 66.7%
Two or More 11.0%
African American 10.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.7%
Asian 4.5%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.5, Highland Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe County Community Sch Corp, which includes Highland Park Elementary School.
$13,001
Per student
+8%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-22%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 35.3%
State 50.7%
Federal 14.0%
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 Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bloomington High School South | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bloomington High School North | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Summit Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jackson Creek Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Tri-North Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 1,528
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar other schools in Bloomington
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Summit Elementary School
Standard public school
617 students 14:1 students per teacher
University Elementary School
Standard public school
536 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Binford Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Childs Elementary School
Standard public school
446 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Grandview Elementary School
Standard public school
417 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Fairview Elementary School
Standard public school
414 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~336 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Highland Park Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School has 336 students enrolled. It is a public school in Bloomington, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary School is 9.9:1, which is 38% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 37% 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 Park Elementary School?
55.6% of students at Highland Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park Elementary School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Bloomington, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Park Elementary School rank among schools in Bloomington?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Elementary School ranks #10 of 15 schools in Bloomington, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Bloomington on the city page.
Is Highland Park Elementary School a good school?
Highland Park Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 95% of Indiana 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 Monroe County Community Sch Corp?
Besides Highland Park Elementary School, Monroe County Community Sch Corp also operates Bloomington High School South (1,691 students), Bloomington High School North (1,528 students), and Summit Elementary School (617 students). See the Monroe County Community Sch Corp district page for the complete list.
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