Highland Elementary School

Summary:

Highland Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Gresham, Oregon, serving grades K-5 with a total enrollment of 418 students. The school is part of the Gresham-Barlow School District, which is ranked 95 out of 140 districts in Oregon and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highland Elementary School consistently performs below the district and state averages in standardized test scores across all grade levels and subjects. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 16.7% of 3rd graders, 15.3% of 4th graders, and 24.3% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district averages of 30%, 33.8%, and 36.6%, respectively. The school's performance in Mathematics and Science is also significantly lower than the district and state. Highland Elementary School struggles to support the academic achievement of various student subgroups, ranking in the bottom 10-20% of Oregon elementary schools for female, male, Hispanic, and white students, as well as English Language Learners and students with Special Education needs.

When comparing Highland Elementary School to other nearby schools within the Gresham-Barlow School District, it becomes evident that Highland is the lowest-performing school in the area. For example, Hollydale Elementary, North Gresham Elementary, and Hall Elementary all have significantly higher academic proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science compared to Highland. One notable exception is Gresham Arthur Academy, a public charter school within the district, which significantly outperforms Highland Elementary and the district as a whole.


Detail:

Public K-5

 295 NE 24th St
       Gresham, OR  97030-2753


(503) 665-7158

District: Gresham-Barlow School District 10J

SchoolDigger Rank:
682nd of 710 Oregon Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $18,078 Help


Students who attend Highland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Clear Creek Middle School
High:    Gresham High School

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  418

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
52.2%
White:
29.7%
Two or more races:
8.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  73.4% Help


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Compare Details Highland Elementary School ranks worse than 96.1% of elementary schools in Oregon. It also ranks 11th among 12 ranked elementary schools in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 9.69. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (52.2%), White (29.7%), two or more races (8.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 73.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Elementary School is 17.2, which is the 3rd best among 12 elementary schools in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10J. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Elementary School is $18,078, which is the 5th highest among 12 elementary schools in the Gresham-Barlow School District 10J.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Elementary School 682nd of 710 Oregon public elementary schools. (See Highland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Gresham-Barlow School District 10J:

SchoolDigger ranks Gresham-Barlow School District 10J 95th of 140 Oregon school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 38.85 404th 586 31.1%
2005 40.62 429th 629 31.8%
2006 28.58 523rd 636 17.8%
2007 34.38 471st 652 27.8%
2008 34.50 493rd 655 24.7%
2009 24.13 564th 665 15.2%
2010 28.94 541st 674 19.7%
2011 37.56 498th 695 28.3%
2012 12.18 691st 730 5.3%
2013 12.93 653rd 707 7.6%
2014 3.21 691st 695 0.6%
2015 12.09 656th 706 7.1%
2016 10.97 657th 697 5.7%
2017 14.65 631st 701 10.0%
2018 16.28 632nd 709 10.9%
2019 13.56 640th 705 9.2%
2022 8.87 684th 706 3.1%
2023 9.93 676th 706 4.2%
2024 9.69 682nd 710 3.9%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.40 186th 212 12.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 34.66 52nd 80 35.0%
2024 23.39 95th 97 2.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.65 386th 481 19.8%
2024 20.19 275th 299 8.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.49 527th 640 17.7%
2019 25.87 499th 597 16.4%
2022 8.87 681st 703 3.1%
2023 13.94 558th 595 6.2%
2024 17.77 493rd 523 5.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.48 577th 681 15.3%
2019 9.57 588th 621 5.3%
2022 14.28 595th 646 7.9%
2023 14.76 597th 652 8.4%
2024 15.58 593rd 658 9.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.90 629th 680 7.5%
2019 24.31 500th 623 19.7%
2022 9.29 640th 654 2.1%
2023 9.18 646th 665 2.9%
2024 8.74 650th 662 1.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.14 425th 475 10.5%
2019 19.76 333rd 364 8.5%
2022 20.65 311th 339 8.3%
2023 21.28 319th 360 11.4%
2024 17.51 350th 365 4.1%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OR State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.37 606th 683 11.3%
2019 24.02 541st 662 18.3%
2022 8.59 653rd 666 2.0%
2023 9.78 635th 656 3.2%
2024 15.16 611th 670 8.8%
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Data source: test scores: Oregon Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Highland Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 458 11 18 45 1 n/a n/a 0 533
1996 458 11 18 45 1 n/a n/a 0 533
1997 462 6 23 45 2 n/a n/a 0 538
1998 478 6 19 45 6 n/a n/a 0 554
1999 455 10 24 77 4 n/a n/a 0 570
2000 440 13 30 74 7 n/a n/a 0 564
2001 416 13 29 91 8 n/a n/a 0 557
2002 372 25 30 118 4 n/a n/a 0 549
2003 372 25 30 118 4 n/a n/a 0 549
2004 318 21 28 119 1 n/a n/a 11 498
2005 342 26 35 138 5 n/a n/a 13 559
2006 319 26 31 167 7 n/a n/a 0 550
2007 307 19 20 213 9 n/a n/a 2 570
2008 311 31 21 213 6 n/a n/a 3 585
2009 272 19 21 229 8 n/a n/a 12 561
2010 225 14 21 226 5 n/a n/a 13 504
2011 209 14 5 244 3 5 17 0 497
2012 175 16 7 242 6 7 11 0 464
2013 178 19 7 238 2 7 18 0 469
2014 191 11 8 247 2 7 15 0 481
2015 195 15 10 244 6 8 19 0 497
2016 212 18 11 227 7 10 34 0 519
2017 199 18 7 232 10 9 31 0 506
2018 216 28 9 227 8 9 25 0 522
2019 186 30 5 204 10 11 33 0 479
2020 159 18 6 211 7 11 39 0 451
2021 146 18 10 218 4 10 28 0 434
2022 121 15 11 225 2 3 26 0 403
2023 124 22 13 218 2 3 36 0 418

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 533 25.0 21.3 24.8
1996 533 25.0 21.3 24.8
1997 538 23.5 22.9 20.8
1998 554 19.5 28.4 27.1
1999 570 24.0 23.8 40.9
2000 564 24.0 23.5 45.9
2001 557 24.0 23.2 40.8
2002 549 24.0 22.9 41.7
2003 549 24.0 22.9 41.7
2004 498 25.0 19.9 52.6
2005 559 25.0 22.4 50.4
2006 550 26.0 21.2 54.9
2007 570 26.5 21.5 45.6
2008 585 26.5 22.1 53.1
2009 561 26.4 21.3 57
2010 504 23.5 21.4 66
2011 497 23.4 21.2 71.4
2012 464 21.6 21.4 82.3
2013 469 23.9 19.5 84.6
2014 481 22.4 21.4 88.6
2015 497 22.0 22.5 89.1
2016 519 26.0 19.9 89.2
2017 506 25.1 20.1 89.1
2018 522 25.6 20.3 89.1
2019 479 26.1 18.3 89.1
2020 451 25.6 17.6 89.1
2021 434 24.3 17.8 n/a
2022 403 26.5 15.1 n/a
2023 418 24.2 17.2 73.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 533 25.0 21.3 24.8
1996 533 25.0 21.3 24.8
1997 538 23.5 22.9 20.8
1998 554 19.5 28.4 27.1
1999 570 24.0 23.8 40.9
2000 564 24.0 23.5 45.9
2001 557 24.0 23.2 40.8
2002 549 24.0 22.9 41.7
2003 549 24.0 22.9 41.7
2004 498 25.0 19.9 52.6
2005 559 25.0 22.4 50.4
2006 550 26.0 21.2 54.9
2007 570 26.5 21.5 45.6
2008 585 26.5 22.1 53.1
2009 561 26.4 21.3 57
2010 504 23.5 21.4 66
2011 497 23.4 21.2 71.4
2012 464 21.6 21.4 82.3
2013 469 23.9 19.5 84.6
2014 481 22.4 21.4 88.6
2015 497 22.0 22.5 89.1
2016 519 26.0 19.9 89.2
2017 506 25.1 20.1 89.1
2018 522 25.6 20.3 89.1
2019 479 26.1 18.3 89.1
2020 451 25.6 17.6 89.1
2021 434 24.3 17.8 n/a
2022 403 26.5 15.1 n/a
2023 418 24.2 17.2 73.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 n/a n/a $12,978
2020 n/a n/a $13,790
2021 n/a n/a $14,503
2022 n/a $16,708 (100.0%) $16,708
2023 $2,003 (11.1%) $16,076 (88.9%) $18,078

Data source: Oregon Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 640th of 705 Elementary schoolsRanks 676th of 706 Elementary schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)32.121.1
 11%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)38.233.2
 5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)46.539.4
 7.1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary School)22.617.5
 5.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)36.930.4
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oregon)46.439.7
 6.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)34.619.7
 14.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)41.933
 8.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)49.242.3
 6.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary School)28.48.2
 20.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)34.223.9
 10.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)43.237.6
 5.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary School)31.915.3
 16.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)47.636.7
 10.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oregon)5447.1
 6.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highland Elementary School)9.75.8
 3.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)32.222.9
 9.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oregon)37.830
 7.8%
5th Grade Science (Highland Elementary School)11.113.9
 2.8%
   5th Grade Science (Gresham-Barlow School District 10J)27.917.9
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Oregon)34.730.3
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students479418
 12.7%
African American3022
 26.7%
American Indian102
 80%
Asian513
 160%
Hispanic204218
 6.9%
Pacific Islander113
 72.7%
White186124
 33.3%
Two or More Races3336
 9.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients89.1%73.4%
 15.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Elementary School

Highland Elementary School ranks in the bottom 3.9% of Oregon elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 418 students attended Highland Elementary School.

Students who attend Highland Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Clear Creek Middle School
High : Gresham High School

Students at Highland Elementary School are 52% Hispanic, 30% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American, 3% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Oregon Department of Education.

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