Highland Elementary

Public PK, KG-5

 3220 113th Ave NE
       Lake Stevens, WA  98258


(425) 335-1585

District: Lake Stevens School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
288th of 1,169 Washington Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,098 Help


Students who attend Highland Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    North Lake Middle School
High:    Lake Stevens Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.3 Help
Number of students:  590

Racial breakdown:

White:
65.6%
Hispanic:
13.1%
Two or more races:
11.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  25.9% Help


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Compare Details Highland Elementary ranks better than 75.4% of elementary schools in Washington. It also ranks 4th among 7 ranked elementary schools in the Lake Stevens School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 73.82. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (65.6%), Hispanic (13.1%), two or more races (11%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 25.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Elementary is 16.3, which is the 2nd best among 7 elementary schools in the Lake Stevens School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Elementary is $16,098. 4 elementary schools in the Lake Stevens School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Highland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Elementary 288th of 1169 Washington public elementary schools. (See Highland Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Multi-racial students:
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Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Lake Stevens School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Lake Stevens School District 29th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 70.24 259th 1026 74.8%
2005 78.17 178th 1031 82.7%
2006 73.54 229th 1051 78.2%
2007 76.67 182nd 1069 83.0%
2008 73.31 239th 1067 77.6%
2009 75.07 212th 1072 80.2%
2010 63.37 371st 1088 65.9%
2011 79.99 152nd 1092 86.1%
2012 84.83 103rd 1097 90.6%
2013 84.82 106th 1106 90.4%
2015 81.09 173rd 1067 83.8%
2016 83.53 152nd 1053 85.6%
2017 82.87 157th 1056 85.1%
2018 85.35 129th 1054 87.8%
2019 74.85 272nd 1130 75.9%
2021 68.91 314th 1107 71.6%
2022 66.45 358th 1169 69.4%
2023 73.82 288th 1169 75.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 74.63 56th 252 77.8%
2023 59.66 75th 194 61.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.29 83rd 637 87.0%
2019 37.23 327th 566 42.2%
2021 61.23 56th 158 64.6%
2022 49.38 194th 478 59.4%
2023 36.12 211th 308 31.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 91.35 9th 835 98.9%
2019 67.41 246th 979 74.9%
2021 44.27 445th 854 47.9%
2022 42.65 583rd 1019 42.8%
2023 68.97 247th 1013 75.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.24 161st 1004 84.0%
2019 71.54 295th 1068 72.4%
2021 52.19 436th 1008 56.7%
2022 60.27 403rd 1100 63.4%
2023 70.19 285th 1094 73.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.74 99th 999 90.1%
2019 77.14 226th 1075 79.0%
2021 80.60 184th 1025 82.0%
2022 70.75 307th 1113 72.4%
2023 74.76 248th 1099 77.4%
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Rank History for Asian students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 35.88 130th 187 30.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 76.50 84th 540 84.4%
2022 82.64 68th 694 90.2%
2023 84.50 52nd 633 91.8%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 77.85 167th 833 80.0%
2019 68.57 326th 1027 68.3%
2021 55.84 391st 943 58.5%
2022 54.30 460th 1031 55.4%
2023 67.20 318th 1011 68.5%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Washington State Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Highland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2001 530 3 12 24 7 n/a n/a 0 576
2002 526 4 13 33 6 n/a n/a 0 582
2003 526 4 13 33 6 n/a n/a 0 582
2004 484 6 12 30 8 n/a n/a 0 540
2005 489 8 11 30 8 n/a n/a 0 546
2006 475 7 14 28 5 n/a n/a 15 544
2007 462 12 17 32 7 n/a n/a 29 559
2008 447 10 16 30 6 n/a n/a 30 539
2009 447 3 24 32 4 n/a n/a 53 563
2010 462 6 24 28 6 n/a n/a 52 578
2011 489 6 18 43 2 3 32 0 593
2012 489 6 16 58 3 1 46 0 619
2013 491 6 14 45 3 1 50 0 610
2014 526 9 15 62 1 0 61 0 674
2015 520 13 20 67 3 1 58 0 682
2016 553 9 16 64 3 1 54 0 700
2017 525 10 14 65 4 1 48 0 667
2018 506 11 15 62 4 0 46 0 644
2019 446 9 12 46 5 2 39 0 559
2020 440 12 10 46 3 2 35 0 548
2021 390 13 8 58 2 1 43 0 515
2022 418 16 30 73 3 2 59 0 601
2023 387 16 42 77 2 1 65 0 590

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 576 26.6 21.7 n/a
2002 582 27.7 21.0 12.9
2003 582 27.7 21.0 12.9
2004 540 26.0 20.8 14.4
2005 546 26.5 20.6 14.5
2006 544 26.9 20.2 18.5
2007 559 28.4 19.7 16.2
2008 539 26.0 20.7 15.9
2009 563 26.0 21.7 21
2010 578 25.5 22.6 25.1
2011 593 26.0 22.8 18.4
2012 619 25.0 24.7 18.1
2013 610 25.6 23.7 22.5
2014 674 n/a n/a 25.2
2015 682 36.0 18.9 28
2016 700 32.0 21.8 25.6
2017 667 31.3 21.2 21.6
2018 644 33.7 19.0 18.3
2019 559 32.6 17.1 21.8
2020 548 32.2 17.0 22.3
2021 515 33.2 15.5 19.4
2022 601 35.2 17.0 19
2023 590 35.9 16.3 25.9

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2001 576 26.6 21.7 n/a
2002 582 27.7 21.0 12.9
2003 582 27.7 21.0 12.9
2004 540 26.0 20.8 14.4
2005 546 26.5 20.6 14.5
2006 544 26.9 20.2 18.5
2007 559 28.4 19.7 16.2
2008 539 26.0 20.7 15.9
2009 563 26.0 21.7 21
2010 578 25.5 22.6 25.1
2011 593 26.0 22.8 18.4
2012 619 25.0 24.7 18.1
2013 610 25.6 23.7 22.5
2014 674 n/a n/a 25.2
2015 682 36.0 18.9 28
2016 700 32.0 21.8 25.6
2017 667 31.3 21.2 21.6
2018 644 33.7 19.0 18.3
2019 559 32.6 17.1 21.8
2020 548 32.2 17.0 22.3
2021 515 33.2 15.5 19.4
2022 601 35.2 17.0 19
2023 590 35.9 16.3 25.9

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Highland Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussisMeaslesMumpsRubellaTetanus
201692.4%0.0%0.0%1.1%93.5%94.6%95.7%94.6%93.5%94.6%
201789.9%0.0%2.0%2.0%3.0%90.9%91.9%95.0%95.0%95.0%91.9%
201994.6%0.0%0.0%0.0%4.4%97.8%98.9%98.9%94.6%97.8%98.9%
202095.4%2.3%2.3%0.0%0.0%95.4%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%96.5%
202191.6%1.2%4.8%0.0%1.2%95.2%95.2%96.4%92.8%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%95.2%
202392.7%2.4%1.2%0.0%2.4%95.1%96.3%96.3%93.9%95.1%96.3%96.3%96.3%96.3%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Highland Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201993.4%0.4%0.7%5.4%94.4%95.5%95.0%93.7%94.6%95.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $639 (4.4%) $13,949 (95.6%) $14,588
2020 $101 (0.8%) $11,876 (99.2%) $11,977
2021 $408 (2.4%) $16,918 (97.6%) $17,326
2022 $242 (1.5%) $15,856 (98.5%) $16,098

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 272nd of 1130 Elementary schoolsRanks 288th of 1169 Elementary schools
 0.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary)61.366.7
 5.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lake Stevens School District)68.463.7
 4.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Washington)56.348.9
 7.4%
3rd Grade Math (Highland Elementary)6566.7
 1.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Lake Stevens School District)67.865.7
 2.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Washington)5951.6
 7.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary)76.259.2
 17%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Stevens School District)67.962.1
 5.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.750.1
 7.6%
4th Grade Math (Highland Elementary)66.756.1
 10.6%
   4th Grade Math (Lake Stevens School District)6057.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade Math (Washington)54.949.4
 5.5%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Elementary)76.657
 19.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Lake Stevens School District)74.468.5
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)61.353.8
 7.6%
5th Grade Math (Highland Elementary)61.756.1
 5.6%
   5th Grade Math (Lake Stevens School District)61.957
 4.9%
   5th Grade Math (Washington)49.142
 7.1%
5th Grade Science (Highland Elementary)65.467.3
 1.9%
   5th Grade Science (Lake Stevens School District)67.467
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (Washington)54.152.3
 1.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Highland Elementary)7260.8
 11.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Lake Stevens School District)70.363.2
 7.2%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Highland Elementary)64.259.5
 4.7%
   All Grades Math (Lake Stevens School District)57.148.7
 8.3%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Highland Elementary)65.467.3
 1.9%
   All Grades Science (Lake Stevens School District)61.658.8
 2.8%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students559590
 5.5%
African American916
 77.8%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian1242
 250%
Hispanic4677
 67.4%
Pacific Islander21
 50%
White446387
 13.2%
Two or More Races3965
 66.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.8%25.9%
 4.1%


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Highland Elementary ranks 288th of 1169 Washington elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Highland Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : North Lake Middle School
High : Lake Stevens Senior High School

Students at Highland Elementary are 66% White, 13% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 7% Asian, 3% African American.

In the 2022-23 school year, 590 students attended Highland Elementary.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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