- Enrollment
- 1,667
- Students per teacher
- 14.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Huntington, WV
Highlawn Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highlawn Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 540018000111
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 18
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highlawn Elementary School earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of West Virginia schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most West Virginia schools.
- #6 of 11
- schools in Huntington · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- large classes for West Virginia
- 316
- students enrolled
Highlawn Elementary School has class sizes larger than 70% of West Virginia schools. Computed live against every West Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highlawn Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Huntington, WV.
School address
District: Cabell County Schools · West Virginia
NCES ID 540018000111 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Highlawn Elementary School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 540018000111 · Huntington, WV Other · SMALL · TRAD
316 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Huntington High School (1,667 students)
Highlawn Elementary School held near 316 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 26.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · West Virginia schools → · Find another →
Highlawn Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Huntington Hig
Huntington High School
1,667 students
- Cabell Midland
Cabell Midland High School
1,638 students
- Barboursville
Barboursville Middle School
697 students
- Huntington Mid 601
Huntington Middle School
601 students
- Village of Bar 565
Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch
565 students
- This school 316
Highlawn Elementary School
316 students
What this shows Highlawn Elementary School reports 316 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highlawn Elementary School compares
Highlawn Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs West Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs West Virginia | West Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.1:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 316 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
316
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 70% in West Virginia - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.9%
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
$15,473
per pupil, district-wide
- above West Virginia avg of $15,158
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 316 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.2%
Two or More 21.8%
African American 9.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.8%
Asian 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 65.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 51.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 51.8, Highlawn Elementary School is more mixed than the West Virginia school average of 17.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabell County Schools reports $15,473 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highlawn Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Huntington High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cabell Midland High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Barboursville Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Huntington Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Village of Barboursville Elementary Sch | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highlawn Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,638
- Students per teacher
- 16.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 697
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
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 (~316 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highlawn Elementary School
How many students attend Highlawn Elementary School?
Highlawn Elementary School has 316 students enrolled. It is a public school in Huntington, WV. CCD year-over-year: 325 (2022-23) → 316 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlawn Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlawn Elementary School is 14.4:1, which is 10% higher than the West Virginia average of 13.1:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highlawn Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highlawn Elementary School is White at 65.2% of enrollment, in Huntington, WV. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 51.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highlawn Elementary School?
Highlawn Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (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 Highlawn Elementary School rank among schools in Huntington?
By Resource Investment Index, Highlawn Elementary School ranks #6 of 11 schools in Huntington, WV. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Huntington on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabell County Schools?
Besides Highlawn Elementary School, Cabell County Schools also operates Huntington High School (1,667 students), Cabell Midland High School (1,638 students), and Barboursville Middle School (697 students). See the Cabell County Schools district page for the complete list.