- Enrollment
- 1,831
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Elizabethtown, KY
New Highland Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for New Highland Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 210249001446
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
New Highland Elementary School earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Kentucky schools.
- #10 of 10
- schools in Elizabethtown · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
New Highland Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, New Highland Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Elizabethtown, KY.
School address
District: Hardin County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210249001446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+32 students YoY
New Highland Elementary School grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+6.4%).
Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 37.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+32 students YoY 210249001446 · Elizabethtown, KY Other · MID · TRAD
505 enr · 14.9:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Central Hardin High School (1,831 students)
New Highland Elementary School grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 533 in 2023-24 (+6.4%). Teacher FTE added 34.8 → 37.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
New Highland Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Central Hardin
Central Hardin High School
1,831 students
- North Hardin H
North Hardin High School
1,593 students
- John Hardin Hi
John Hardin High School
868 students
- East Hardin Mi
East Hardin Middle School
775 students
- Lincoln Trail 653
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
653 students
- This school 505
New Highland Elementary School
505 students
What this shows New Highland Elementary School reports 505 students on the CCD universe file.
How New Highland Elementary School compares
New Highland Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▼ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 505 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
505
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 49% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.3%
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
$13,734
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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 505 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 53.7%
African American 17.2%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 13.1%
Asian 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 53.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.5, New Highland Elementary School is more mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hardin County reports $13,734 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How New Highland Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Central Hardin High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hardin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Hardin High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hardin Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Trail Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to New Highland Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,593
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 775
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 653
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Elizabethtown
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Lincoln Trail Elementary School
Standard public school
653 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
G C Burkhead Elementary School
Standard public school
634 students 12.9:1 students per teacher
Heartland Elementary School
Standard public school
564 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Panther Academy
Standard public school
222 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
College View Campus
Alternative education program
210 students 7.8:1 students per teacher
Valley View Education Center
Alternative education program
23 students 7.7:1 students per teacher
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 (~505 students)
Frequently asked questions about New Highland Elementary School
How many students attend New Highland Elementary School?
New Highland Elementary School has 505 students enrolled. It is a public school in Elizabethtown, KY. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 533 (2023-24), up 32.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Highland Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at New Highland Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 2% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 5% 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 New Highland Elementary School?
54.5% of students at New Highland Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of New Highland Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at New Highland Elementary School is White at 53.7% of enrollment, in Elizabethtown, KY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for New Highland Elementary School?
New Highland Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (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 New Highland Elementary School rank among schools in Elizabethtown?
By Resource Investment Index, New Highland Elementary School ranks #10 of 10 schools in Elizabethtown, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Elizabethtown on the city page.
What other schools are in Hardin County?
Besides New Highland Elementary School, Hardin County also operates Central Hardin High School (1,831 students), North Hardin High School (1,593 students), and John Hardin High School (868 students). See the Hardin County district page for the complete list.