- Enrollment
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Highland, IL
Highland Primary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Primary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171899002178
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Primary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools.
- #2 of 5
- public schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.8:1
- small classes for Illinois
- 544
- students enrolled
Highland Primary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Illinois schools. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Primary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Highland, IL.
School address
District: Highland Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 171899002178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Highland Primary School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 171899002178 · Highland, IL Other · MID · TRAD
544 enr · 11.8:1 · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (844 students)
Highland Primary School held near 581 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 46.6 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Highland Primary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
844 students
- Highland Middl
Highland Middle School
616 students
- This school
Highland Primary School
544 students
- Highland Eleme
Highland Elementary School
504 students
- Alhambra Prima 156
Alhambra Primary School
156 students
- Grantfork Uppe 66
Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch
66 students
What this shows Highland Primary School reports 544 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Primary School compares
Highland Primary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.8:1 | ▼ 16% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 544 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.8:1
Leaner classes than 77% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
544
Bigger than 67% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
11.8:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 26% in Illinois - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$12,907
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.0%
Two or More 5.9%
Hispanic or Latino 3.3%
African American 1.5%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 89.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.3, Highland Primary School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Highland Cusd 5 reports $12,907 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Primary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Middle School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Highland Elementary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Alhambra Primary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Grantfork Upper Elementary Sch | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Primary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
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 (~544 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Primary School
How many students attend Highland Primary School?
Highland Primary School has 544 students enrolled. It is a public school in Highland, IL. CCD year-over-year: 589 (2022-23) → 581 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Primary School is 11.8:1, which is 16% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 25% 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 Primary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Primary School is White at 89.0% of enrollment, in Highland, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Primary School?
Highland Primary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Primary School rank among public schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Primary School ranks #2 of 5 public schools in Highland, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Highland on the city page.
What other schools are in Highland Cusd 5?
Besides Highland Primary School, Highland Cusd 5 also operates Highland High School (844 students), Highland Middle School (616 students), and Highland Elementary School (504 students). See the Highland Cusd 5 district page for the complete list.