At a glance
Reported students
31
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
3
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Arizona elementary enrollment
3rd percentile
Compared with 1,189 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
31
Highland Free School: 31 reported students.
State peer staffing position
6th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 16.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 44
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Highland Free School
Highland Free School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Tucson. It is one of 1 current school records connected to Highland Free School (79061). NCES reports 31 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,189 elementary schools in Arizona with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 453 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 3rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below the Arizona median of 16.3:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (38.7%) and White (35.5%). Students served under IDEA represent 11.4%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Highland Free School
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 3 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Students with disabilities
- 11.4%
- Lunch program
- No
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White35.5%
- Hispanic38.7%
- Black12.9%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial12.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Public schools near Highland Free School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Miles-Exploratory Learning Center Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–08 | 285 | 0.4 mi |
| Borton Primary Magnet School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–06 | 268 | 0.7 mi |
| Safford K-8 School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–08 | 318 | 0.9 mi |
| Roskruge Bilingual Magnet Middle School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–08 | 563 | 1.1 mi |
| Robison Elementary School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–05 | 247 | 1.2 mi |
| Carrillo Intermediate Magnet School Elementary · Tucson Unified District (4403) | PK–05 | 305 | 1.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highland Free School
What grades does Highland Free School serve?
Highland Free School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Highland Free School (79061).
How many students attend Highland Free School?
Highland Free School reported 31 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 3rd percentile among 1,189 Arizona elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 44 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highland Free School?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 31 students and 3 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arizona median for the same school level is 16.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Highland Free School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highland Free School is a public school operating as a charter school. Admission can involve an application or lottery, so check enrollment windows with the school.
Which school district is Highland Free School in?
Highland Free School is part of Highland Free School (79061), based in Tucson, AZ, which operates 1 current school. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highland Free School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Miles-Exploratory Learning Center (0.4 mi), Borton Primary Magnet School (0.7 mi), Safford K-8 School (0.9 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.