Enrollment
336
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 180063002347
Highland Park Elementary School — Bloomington, IN
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 53/100.
👥 Class size 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 32
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Monroe County Community Sch Corp · Indiana
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.8:1
vs 16.1:1 Indiana avg
-33% 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
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Highland Park Elementary School reports 336 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 10.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 33% below the Indiana state mean of 16.1:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 32% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 55.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 12% above the Indiana average and 7% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 27.1% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Monroe County Community Sch Corp spends $17,163 per pupil district-wide, above the Indiana average of $14,559 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 35.3% from local sources (property taxes), 50.7% from the state, and 14.0% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Highland Park Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Indiana state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.8:1 | ▼ 33% | 16.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.6% | ▲ 12% | 49.5% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 336 | top 29% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
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
10.8:1
students per teacher
— 33% below state mean
Top 6% in Indiana — lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
27.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,163
per pupil, district-wide
— above Indiana avg of $14,559
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints 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
Enrollment 336 Top 29% in Indiana — larger than 71% of 1,865 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 10.8:1 -33% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 55.6% +12% vs state
NCES ID 180063002347
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.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 27.1%
In-school suspensions 17
Out-of-school suspensions 26
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Monroe County Community Sch Corp, which includes Highland Park Elementary School.
$17,163
Per student
+18%
vs Indiana
Avg $14,559
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,691
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Enrollment
- 1,528
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Enrollment
- 617
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Enrollment
- 572
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
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Educator & family resources
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How schools are funded
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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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 other 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 10.8:1, which is 33% lower than the Indiana average of 16.1:1 and 32% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. 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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Bloomington, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.