Enrollment
452
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.5%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Sch compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Sch
Highland Sch is a mid-sized elementary school in Abington, Pennsylvania, enrolling 452 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.5% of students eligible for free meals.
With 452 students, its enrollment sits close to the Pennsylvania median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 91% of the 2,889 Pennsylvania schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 672 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #42, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (57%) and African American (19%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 62/100).
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Abington's elementary schools, it stands alongside Overlook Sch (425 students): Highland Sch is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.6:1 vs 11.8:1).
Abington Sd also operates Abington Shs (2,692 students) and Abington Ms (2,044 students) alongside Highland Sch.
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 Sch compares
Highland Sch on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$18,165
per pupil, district-wide
- above Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Abington Sd, which includes Highland Sch.
$18,165
Per student
+1%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
+9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.9%
State 22.1%
Federal 5.0%
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 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
- 2,692
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- 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.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~452 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.6:1)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Abington on the city page.
Is Highland Sch a good school?
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. 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 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.
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