At a glance
Reported students
474
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
37.51
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
12.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Minnesota elementary enrollment
67th percentile
Compared with 1,010 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
42
Highland Elementary: 474 reported students.
State peer staffing position
39th percentile
12.6:1 reported; state peer median 13.3:1. 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
- 469
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31.95
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.7:1
What the reported data says about Highland Elementary
Highland Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Crookston. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Crookston Public School District. NCES reports 474 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,010 elementary schools in Minnesota with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 389 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 67th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 12.6:1, close to the Minnesota median of 13.3:1 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 White (57.6%) and Hispanic or Latino (28.9%). English learners represent 5.1% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 24.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Highland Elementary
- 1How do the reported 12.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 37.51 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 5.1%
- Students with disabilities
- 24.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 57.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- 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
- White57.6%
- Hispanic28.9%
- Black3.8%
- Asian0.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native4.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.6%
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
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.
Other schools in Crookston Public School District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Crookston Secondary
High · Grades 06–12
592 reported students
Washington Elementary
Other · Grades PK–PK
42 reported students
Crookston Pre-K Program
Other · Grades PK–PK
27 reported students
Northern Lights Academy
High · Grades 06–12
5 reported students
Public schools near Highland Elementary
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crookston Secondary High · Crookston Public School District | 06–12 | 592 | 1 mi |
| Washington Elementary Other · Crookston Public School District | PK–PK | 42 | 1.1 mi |
| Crookston Pre-K Program Other · Crookston Public School District | PK–PK | 27 | 1.1 mi |
| Northern Lights Academy High · Crookston Public School District | 06–12 | 5 | 1.8 mi |
| Fisher Elementary Elementary · Fisher Public School District | PK–06 | 123 | 9.8 mi |
| Fisher Secondary High · Fisher Public School District | 07–12 | 99 | 9.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary
What grades does Highland Elementary serve?
Highland Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Crookston Public School District.
How many students attend Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary reported 474 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 67th percentile among 1,010 Minnesota elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 469 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highland Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 12.6:1, based on 474 students and 37.51 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Minnesota median for the same school level is 13.3:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Highland Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highland Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Crookston Public School District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Highland Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
57.8% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Highland Elementary in?
Highland Elementary is part of Crookston Public School District, based in Crookston, MN, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highland Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Crookston Secondary (1 mi), Washington Elementary (1.1 mi), Crookston Pre-K Program (1.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.