Enrollment
544
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
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 49/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 171899002178
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 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 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 49
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.8:1
- students per teacher
- 544
- students enrolled
Highland Primary School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Primary School ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Highland, IL.
School address
District: Highland Cusd 5 · Illinois
NCES ID 171899002178 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
46.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.8:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Primary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Primary School
Highland Primary School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Highland, Illinois, enrolling 544 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
Enrollment of 544 puts it in the larger third of Illinois schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,845 scored Illinois schools.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 20/100).
12.3% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Highland Cusd 5 spends $12,645 per pupil, 26% below the Illinois average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Highland Cusd 5 also operates Highland High School (844 students) and Highland Middle School (616 students) alongside Highland Primary 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 Primary School compares
Highland Primary School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.8:1 | ▼ 9% | 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
12.8:1
Leaner classes than 71% 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 (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.8:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 39% in Illinois - lower ratio than 61% 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
$12,645
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $17,042
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.
Overview
Enrollment 544 Top 25% in Illinois - larger than 75% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 46.0
Students per teacher 12.8:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171899002178
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 & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 12.3%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highland Cusd 5, which includes Highland Primary School.
$12,645
Per student
-26%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
-24%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 50.3%
State 38.7%
Federal 11.0%
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 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 | Similar 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
- 844
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 616
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 504
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 156
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 66
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Next steps
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Primary School is 12.8:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 18% 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 49/100 (higher 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 Primary School rank among public schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Primary School ranks #3 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.
Is Highland Primary School a good school?
Highland Primary School earns 49/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 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.
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