- Enrollment
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cheshire, CT
Highland School
Federal NCES profile for Highland School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 090075000127
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 10
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools.
- #3 of 4
- elementary schools in Cheshire · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.7:1
- large classes for Connecticut
- 12.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland School has class sizes larger than 89% of Connecticut schools. Computed live against every Connecticut school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Cheshire, CT.
School address
District: Cheshire School District · Connecticut
NCES ID 090075000127 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Highland School grew from 818 students in 2022-23 to 866 in 2023-24 (+5.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 61.9 → 61.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+48 students YoY 090075000127 · Cheshire, CT Elementary · MID · TRAD
899 enr · 14.7:1 · 12.5% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Cheshire High School (1,208 students)
Highland School grew from 818 students in 2022-23 to 866 in 2023-24 (+5.9%). Teacher FTE lost 61.9 → 61.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Connecticut schools → · Find another →
Highland School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cheshire High
Cheshire High School
1,208 students
- This school
Highland School
899 students
- Dodd Middle Sc
Dodd Middle School
660 students
- Doolittle Scho
Doolittle School
529 students
- Norton School 412
Norton School
412 students
- Chapman School 369
Chapman School
369 students
What this shows Highland School reports 899 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland School compares
Highland School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Connecticut and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Connecticut | Connecticut avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.7:1 | ▲ 21% | 12.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.5% | ▼ 66% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 899 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.7:1
Leaner classes than 50% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
899
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the Connecticut average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.7:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 89% in Connecticut - lower ratio than 11% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$22,860
per pupil, district-wide
- below Connecticut avg of $24,680
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 450 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
13
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.6%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Asian 9.7%
Two or More 3.6%
African American 2.6%
Largest group: White at 71.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.0, Highland School is less mixed than the Connecticut school average of 50.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cheshire School District reports $22,860 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cheshire High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dodd Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Doolittle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Norton School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Chapman School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 660
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 529
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 412
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 369
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Cheshire
3 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 (~899 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland School
How many students attend Highland School?
Highland School has 899 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cheshire, CT. CCD year-over-year: 818 (2022-23) → 866 (2023-24), up 48.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland School is 14.7:1, which is 21% higher than the Connecticut average of 12.1:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland School?
12.5% of students at Highland School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Connecticut average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland School?
The largest demographic group at Highland School is White at 71.6% of enrollment, in Cheshire, CT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland School?
Highland School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher 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 School rank among elementary schools in Cheshire?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland School ranks #3 of 4 elementary schools in Cheshire, CT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cheshire on the city page.
What other schools are in Cheshire School District?
Besides Highland School, Cheshire School District also operates Cheshire High School (1,208 students), Dodd Middle School (660 students), and Doolittle School (529 students). See the Cheshire School District district page for the complete list.