- Enrollment
- 391
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Havre, MT
Highland Park School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301356000408
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Montana schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Montana schools.
- #3 of 4
- schools in Havre · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- large classes for Montana
- 288
- students enrolled
Highland Park School has class sizes larger than 94% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Havre, MT.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Highland Park School grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+8.8%).
Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+22 students YoY 301356000408 · Havre, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
288 enr · 18:1 · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Havre Middle School (391 students)
Highland Park School grew from 251 students in 2022-23 to 273 in 2023-24 (+8.8%). Teacher FTE added 16.6 → 17.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Highland Park School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Havre Middle S
Havre Middle School
391 students
- Sunnyside Scho
Sunnyside School
354 students
- This school
Highland Park School
288 students
- Lincoln-Mckinl
Lincoln-Mckinley School
266 students
What this shows Highland Park School reports 288 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park School compares
Highland Park School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▲ 53% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 288 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
288
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 53% above state mean
Top 94% in Montana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
47.6%
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
$12,094
per pupil, district-wide
- below Montana avg of $19,859
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 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 66.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 17.7%
Two or More 8.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 66.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.3, Highland Park School is more mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Havre Elem reports $12,094 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Park School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havre Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sunnyside School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln-Mckinley School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 266
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Havre
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 (~288 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park School
How many students attend Highland Park School?
Highland Park School has 288 students enrolled. It is a public school in Havre, MT. CCD year-over-year: 251 (2022-23) → 273 (2023-24), up 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park School is 18:1, which is 53% higher than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 15% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park School is White at 66.7% of enrollment, in Havre, MT. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park School?
Highland Park School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 School rank among schools in Havre?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park School ranks #3 of 4 schools in Havre, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Havre on the city page.
What other schools are in Havre Elem?
Besides Highland Park School, Havre Elem also operates Havre Middle School (391 students), Sunnyside School (354 students), and Lincoln-Mckinley School (266 students). See the Havre Elem district page for the complete list.