- Enrollment
- 2,335
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highlands, TX
Highlands El
Federal NCES profile for Highlands El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482115002112
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highlands El earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Highlands · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.5:1
- large classes for Texas
- 76.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Highlands El has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Highlands, TX.
School address
District: Goose Creek Cisd · Texas
NCES ID 482115002112 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+156 students YoY
Highlands El grew from 739 students in 2022-23 to 895 in 2023-24 (+21.1%).
Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 55.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+156 students YoY 482115002112 · Highlands, TX Elementary · MID · TRAD
868 enr · 18.5:1 · 76.3% lunch · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students)
Highlands El grew from 739 students in 2022-23 to 895 in 2023-24 (+21.1%). Teacher FTE added 48.0 → 55.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Highlands El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Goose Creek Me
Goose Creek Memorial
2,335 students
- Sterling H S
Sterling H S
2,150 students
- Lee H S
Lee H S
1,747 students
- E F Green Juni
E F Green Junior School
1,095 students
- Gentry J H
Gentry J H
1,013 students
- This school 868
Highlands El
868 students
What this shows Highlands El reports 868 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highlands El compares
Highlands El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.5:1 | ▲ 26% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.3% | ▲ 23% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 868 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.5:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
868
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 23% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.5:1
students per teacher
- 26% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.0%
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
$12,521
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 868 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
49
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.0%
White 20.5%
African American 8.3%
Two or More 2.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 48.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 48.8, Highlands El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Goose Creek Cisd reports $12,521 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highlands El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Goose Creek Memorial | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sterling H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lee H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| E F Green Junior School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Gentry J H | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highlands El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,150
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,747
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,095
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,013
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
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 (~868 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highlands El
How many students attend Highlands El?
Highlands El has 868 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highlands, TX. CCD year-over-year: 739 (2022-23) → 895 (2023-24), up 156.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlands El?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlands El is 18.5:1, which is 26% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highlands El?
76.3% of students at Highlands El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highlands El?
The largest demographic group at Highlands El is Hispanic or Latino at 68.0% of enrollment, in Highlands, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highlands El?
Highlands El has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Highlands El rank among public schools in Highlands?
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands El ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Highlands, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Goose Creek Cisd?
Besides Highlands El, Goose Creek Cisd also operates Goose Creek Memorial (2,335 students), Sterling H S (2,150 students), and Lee H S (1,747 students). See the Goose Creek Cisd district page for the complete list.