Highland Elementary School serves 403 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 21% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 54%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Oregon state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 403 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Top 1% in OR)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oregon for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Highland Elementary School's student population of 403 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
403 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Highland Elementary School is 0.60, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)21%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
54%

Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
3%
4%

Hispanic
56%
25%

Black
4%
2%

White
30%
60%

Hawaiian
1%
1%

Two or more races
6%
7%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
43%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
8%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% OR state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% OR state average).
How many students attend Highland Elementary School?
403 students attend Highland Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Highland Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Elementary School?
Highland Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Elementary School offer ?
Highland Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Elementary School part of?
Highland Elementary School is part of Gresham-Barlow SD 10j School District.
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