- Enrollment
- 276
- Students per teacher
- 25.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Lewistown, MT
Highland Park School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 301649000508
👥 S:T ratio 66
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 58
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Montana schools.
- #4 of 8
- public schools in Lewistown · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 8.4:1
- small classes for Montana
- 159
- students enrolled
Highland Park School has class sizes smaller than 76% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Lewistown, MT.
School address
District: Lewistown Elem · Montana
NCES ID 301649000508 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-21 students YoY
Highland Park School shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-6.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-21 students YoY 301649000508 · Lewistown, MT Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
159 enr · 8.4:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Lewis & Clark School (276 students)
Highland Park School shrank from 304 students in 2022-23 to 283 in 2023-24 (-6.9%). Teacher FTE lost 19.1 → 18.5 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
- Lewis & Clark
Lewis & Clark School
276 students
- Lewistown 7-8
Lewistown 7-8
198 students
- Garfield Schoo
Garfield School
182 students
- This school
Highland Park School
159 students
What this shows Highland Park School reports 159 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park School compares
Highland Park School is a shrinking 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 | 8.4:1 | ▼ 29% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 159 | top 36% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.4:1
Leaner classes than 94% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
159
Bigger than 15% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
8.4:1
students per teacher
- 29% below state mean
Top 24% in Montana - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
49.7%
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
$11,521
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 27.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 31.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 93.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.3%
Two or More 1.3%
Largest group: White at 93.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 13.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 13.1, Highland Park School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Lewistown Elem reports $11,521 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lewis & Clark School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewistown 7-8 | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher 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
- 198
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 182
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Similar elementary schools in Lewistown
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~159 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park School
How many students attend Highland Park School?
Highland Park School has 159 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Lewistown, MT. CCD year-over-year: 304 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), down 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park School is 8.4:1, which is 29% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 46% 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 School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park School is White at 93.1% of enrollment, in Lewistown, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park School?
Highland Park School 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 School rank among public schools in Lewistown?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park School ranks #4 of 8 public schools in Lewistown, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lewistown on the city page.
What other schools are in Lewistown Elem?
Besides Highland Park School, Lewistown Elem also operates Lewis & Clark School (276 students), Lewistown 7-8 (198 students), and Garfield School (182 students). See the Lewistown Elem district page for the complete list.