- Enrollment
- 1,565
- Students per teacher
- 26.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Shoreline, WA
Highland Terrace Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highland Terrace Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530792001304
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 36
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Terrace Elementary earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Shoreline · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 12.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Terrace Elementary has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Terrace Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Shoreline, WA.
School address
District: Shoreline School District · Washington
NCES ID 530792001304 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-20 students YoY
Highland Terrace Elementary shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-5.7%).
Teacher FTE held 21.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-20 students YoY 530792001304 · Shoreline, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
322 enr · 15.3:1 · 12.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Shorecrest High School (1,565 students)
Highland Terrace Elementary shrank from 350 students in 2022-23 to 330 in 2023-24 (-5.7%). Teacher FTE held 21.9 → 21.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Highland Terrace Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Shorecrest Hig
Shorecrest High School
1,565 students
- Shorewood High
Shorewood High School
1,544 students
- Albert Einstei
Albert Einstein Middle School
1,032 students
- Kellogg Middle
Kellogg Middle School
991 students
- Meridian Park 589
Meridian Park Elementary School
589 students
- This school 322
Highland Terrace Elementary
322 students
What this shows Highland Terrace Elementary reports 322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Terrace Elementary compares
Highland Terrace Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 13% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 12.0% | ▼ 73% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 322 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
322
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
12.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 73% below the Washington average of 45.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 38% in Washington - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$17,316
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 322 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.4%
Asian 15.2%
Two or More 12.7%
Hispanic or Latino 10.6%
African American 2.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.8, Highland Terrace Elementary is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Shoreline School District reports $17,316 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Terrace Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shorecrest High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Shorewood High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Albert Einstein Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kellogg Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridian Park Elementary School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Terrace Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,544
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 1,032
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 991
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 589
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Similar elementary schools in Shoreline
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Meridian Park Elementary School
Standard public school
589 students 19:1 students per teacher
Briarcrest Elementary
Standard public school
454 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Melvin G Syre Elementary
Standard public school
444 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Ridgecrest Elementary
Standard public school
424 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Echo Lake Elementary School
Standard public school
416 students 16:1 students per teacher
Parkwood Elementary
Standard public school
390 students 15:1 students per teacher
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 (~322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Terrace Elementary
How many students attend Highland Terrace Elementary?
Highland Terrace Elementary has 322 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Shoreline, WA. CCD year-over-year: 350 (2022-23) → 330 (2023-24), down 20.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Terrace Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Terrace Elementary is 15.3:1, which is 13% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Terrace Elementary?
12.0% of students at Highland Terrace Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Terrace Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Highland Terrace Elementary is White at 58.4% of enrollment, in Shoreline, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Terrace Elementary?
Highland Terrace Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 Terrace Elementary rank among elementary schools in Shoreline?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Terrace Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Shoreline, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Shoreline on the city page.
What other schools are in Shoreline School District?
Besides Highland Terrace Elementary, Shoreline School District also operates Shorecrest High School (1,565 students), Shorewood High School (1,544 students), and Albert Einstein Middle School (1,032 students). See the Shoreline School District district page for the complete list.