Enrollment
475
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Grove City, OH
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 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390448001664
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Grove City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 59.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park Elementary School has class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Grove City, OH.
School address
District: South-Western City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448001664 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+24% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
59.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+87% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Park Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Park Elementary School
Highland Park Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Grove City, Ohio, enrolling 475 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.6:1 is larger than about 87% of Ohio schools and 24% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 59.0% of students qualify for free meals, 87% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
With 475 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 225 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #154.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (18%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 36.6% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Grove City's elementary schools, it stands alongside Buckeye Woods Elementary School (742 students): Highland Park Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.6:1 vs 22.5:1).
South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students) and Westland High School (1,853 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 24% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 59.0% | ▲ 87% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 475 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
475
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
59.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 87% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 24% above state mean
Top 87% in Ohio - lower ratio than 13% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
36.6%
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
$13,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat 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
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 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 56.6%
African American 17.7%
Hispanic or Latino 13.3%
Two or More 12.0%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 56.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.6, Highland Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South-Western City, which includes Highland Park Elementary School.
$13,569
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.4%
Federal 13.8%
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Heights High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar elementary schools in Grove City
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
Standard public school
742 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Holt Crossing Intermediate School
Standard public school
733 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Park Street Intermediate School
Standard public school
667 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Jc Sommer Elementary School
Standard public school
545 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Hayes Intermediate School
Standard public school
464 students 17.8:1 students per teacher
Monterey Elementary School
Standard public school
425 students 20.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~475 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 475 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Grove City, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary School is 22.6:1, which is 24% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Park Elementary School?
59.0% of students at Highland Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park Elementary School is White at 56.6% of enrollment, in Grove City, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 elementary schools in Grove City?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Grove City, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Grove City on the city page.
Is Highland Park Elementary School a good school?
Highland Park Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 87% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio 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 South-Western City?
Besides Highland Park Elementary School, South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students), Westland High School (1,853 students), and Central Crossing High School (1,674 students). See the South-Western City district page for the complete list.
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