- Enrollment
- 780
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lenoir City, TN
Highland Park Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470252000897
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park Elementary earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #2 of 4
- schools in Lenoir City · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 410
- students enrolled
Highland Park Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Lenoir City, TN.
School address
District: Loudon County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470252000897 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-7 students YoY
Highland Park Elementary held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-7 students YoY 470252000897 · Lenoir City, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 15.2:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: North Middle School (780 students)
Highland Park Elementary held near 388 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-7 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.8 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Highland Park Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- North Middle S
North Middle School
780 students
- Loudon High Sc
Loudon High School
771 students
- Loudon Element
Loudon Elementary
702 students
- Eaton Elementa
Eaton Elementary
677 students
- Greenback Scho
Greenback School
634 students
- This school
Highland Park Elementary
410 students
What this shows Highland Park Elementary reports 410 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park Elementary compares
Highland Park Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 55% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,875
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
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 410 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.2%
Hispanic or Latino 12.4%
African American 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
Asian 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 82.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.8, Highland Park Elementary is less mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Loudon County reports $10,875 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Park Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| North Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Loudon High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Loudon Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Eaton Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Greenback School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 702
- Students per teacher
- 16:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 677
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar other schools in Lenoir City
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~410 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park Elementary
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary?
Highland Park Elementary has 410 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lenoir City, TN. CCD year-over-year: 395 (2022-23) → 388 (2023-24), nearly flat (-7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 1% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park Elementary is White at 82.2% of enrollment, in Lenoir City, TN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park Elementary?
Highland Park Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Elementary rank among schools in Lenoir City?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Elementary ranks #2 of 4 schools in Lenoir City, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lenoir City on the city page.
What other schools are in Loudon County?
Besides Highland Park Elementary, Loudon County also operates North Middle School (780 students), Loudon High School (771 students), and Loudon Elementary (702 students). See the Loudon County district page for the complete list.