- Enrollment
- 2,054
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Immokalee, FL
Highlands Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highlands Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 120033000346
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highlands Elementary School earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Florida schools.
- #4 of 8
- schools in Immokalee · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- small classes for Florida
- 76.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Highlands Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 74% of Florida schools. Computed live against every Florida school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Immokalee, FL.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Highlands Elementary School held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 44.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+15 students YoY 120033000346 · Immokalee, FL Other · MID · TRAD
599 enr · 14.3:1 · 76.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students)
Highlands Elementary School held near 578 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 44.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Florida schools → · Find another →
Highlands Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Palmetto Ridge
Palmetto Ridge High School
2,054 students
- Immokalee High
Immokalee High School
1,990 students
- Golden Gate Hi
Golden Gate High School
1,867 students
- Gulf Coast Hig
Gulf Coast High School
1,714 students
- Naples High Sc
Naples High School
1,535 students
- This school 599
Highlands Elementary School
599 students
What this shows Highlands Elementary School reports 599 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highlands Elementary School compares
Highlands Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Florida and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Florida | Florida avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 20% | 17.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 76.0% | ▲ 46% | 52.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 599 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
599
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
76.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the Florida average of 52.0%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 26% in Florida - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,103
per pupil, district-wide
- above Florida avg of $12,081
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 599 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
23
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.0%
African American 10.4%
White 1.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Highlands Elementary School is less mixed than the Florida school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Collier reports $14,103 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highlands Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmetto Ridge High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Immokalee High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Golden Gate High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gulf Coast High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naples High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highlands Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,990
- Students per teacher
- 24.9:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 1,867
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,714
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Nationwide other 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 (~599 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highlands Elementary School
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has 599 students enrolled. It is a public school in Immokalee, FL. CCD year-over-year: 563 (2022-23) → 578 (2023-24), nearly flat (+15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 20% lower than the Florida average of 17.8:1 and 9% 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 Highlands Elementary School?
76.0% of students at Highlands Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Florida average of 52.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highlands Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highlands Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 87.0% of enrollment, in Immokalee, FL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in Immokalee?
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands Elementary School ranks #4 of 8 schools in Immokalee, FL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Immokalee on the city page.
What other schools are in Collier?
Besides Highlands Elementary School, Collier also operates Palmetto Ridge High School (2,054 students), Immokalee High School (1,990 students), and Golden Gate High School (1,867 students). See the Collier district page for the complete list.