- Enrollment
- 1,796
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Renton, WA
Highlands Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highlands Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530723001072
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highlands Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools.
- #6 of 11
- elementary schools in Renton · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for Washington
- 62.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Highlands Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 83% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Renton, WA.
School address
District: Renton School District · Washington
NCES ID 530723001072 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-59 students YoY
Highlands Elementary School shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (-12.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 26.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-59 students YoY 530723001072 · Renton, WA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
386 enr · 13.3:1 · 62.3% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students)
Highlands Elementary School shrank from 462 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (-12.8%). Teacher FTE lost 29.1 → 26.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Highlands Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hazen Senior H
Hazen Senior High School
1,796 students
- Renton Senior
Renton Senior High School
1,208 students
- Lindbergh Seni
Lindbergh Senior High School
1,201 students
- Nelsen Middle
Nelsen Middle School
913 students
- Mcknight Middl
Mcknight Middle School
811 students
- This school 386
Highlands Elementary School
386 students
What this shows Highlands Elementary School reports 386 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highlands Elementary School compares
Highlands Elementary School 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 | 13.3:1 | ▼ 24% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.3% | ▲ 38% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 386 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
386
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 24% below state mean
Top 17% in Washington - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$19,241
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 386 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.3%
Asian 11.4%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 10.1%
White 8.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.8, Highlands Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
District finance for Renton School District reports $19,241 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hazen Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Renton Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lindbergh Senior High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nelsen Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcknight Middle 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
- 1,208
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,201
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 811
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Renton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kennydale Elementary School
Standard public school
511 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Sartori Elementary School
Standard public school
510 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Benson Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
477 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Talbot Hill Elementary School
Standard public school
445 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Cascade Elementary School
Standard public school
434 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Maplewood Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
395 students 11.3:1 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 (~386 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highlands Elementary School
How many students attend Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has 386 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Renton, WA. CCD year-over-year: 462 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), down 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 24% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 15% 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?
62.3% of students at Highlands Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highlands Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highlands Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.3% of enrollment, in Renton, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highlands Elementary School?
Highlands Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 elementary schools in Renton?
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 elementary schools in Renton, 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 Renton on the city page.
What other schools are in Renton School District?
Besides Highlands Elementary School, Renton School District also operates Hazen Senior High School (1,796 students), Renton Senior High School (1,208 students), and Lindbergh Senior High School (1,201 students). See the Renton School District district page for the complete list.