- Enrollment
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Abington, PA
Highland Sch
Federal NCES profile for Highland Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 60/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420204003229
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Sch earns 60/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Abington · Resource Index
- 60
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.6:1
- large classes for Pennsylvania
- 34.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Sch has class sizes larger than 71% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Abington, PA.
School address
District: Abington Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420204003229 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
Highland Sch grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (+6.8%).
Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 420204003229 · Abington, PA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
452 enr · 14.6:1 · 34.5% lunch · RII 60
Nearest enrollment peer: Abington Shs (2,692 students)
Highland Sch grew from 440 students in 2022-23 to 470 in 2023-24 (+6.8%). Teacher FTE added 31.4 → 33.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Highland Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abington Shs
Abington Shs
2,692 students
- Abington Ms
Abington Ms
2,044 students
- Copper Beech S 860
Copper Beech Sch
860 students
- Mckinley Sch 596
Mckinley Sch
596 students
- Rydal El Sch 569
Rydal El Sch
569 students
- This school 452
Highland Sch
452 students
What this shows Highland Sch reports 452 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Sch compares
Highland Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.5% | ▼ 41% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 452 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
452
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 71% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 29% 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
$18,939
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.2 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 56.9%
African American 18.6%
Two or More 10.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.0%
Asian 3.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.9%
Largest group: White at 56.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Highland Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Abington Sd reports $18,939 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abington Shs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Abington Ms | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Copper Beech Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckinley Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rydal El Sch | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,044
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 860
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Abington
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 (~452 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Sch
How many students attend Highland Sch?
Highland Sch has 452 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Abington, PA. CCD year-over-year: 440 (2022-23) → 470 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Sch is 14.6:1, which is 7% higher than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Sch?
34.5% of students at Highland Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Sch?
The largest demographic group at Highland Sch is White at 56.9% of enrollment, in Abington, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Sch?
Highland Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 60/100 (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 Sch rank among public schools in Abington?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Sch ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Abington, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Abington Sd?
Besides Highland Sch, Abington Sd also operates Abington Shs (2,692 students), Abington Ms (2,044 students), and Copper Beech Sch (860 students). See the Abington Sd district page for the complete list.