Enrollment
136
Elementary
DISTRICT 231 · STATE 313
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·COLUMBUS·NCES 200507001340
Highland Elem
319 N High School St, Columbus, KS 66725 · (620)429-3032 · Cherokee County
GRADES 02–03ELEMENTARY32-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL136 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
15.4:1
10 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.8:1 · STATE 13.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
65%
89 students
DISTRICT 61% · STATE 51%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2023-24
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 2 | 71 | 52% |
| Grade 3 | 65 | 48% |
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 28% · STATE 58% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Where Highland Elem ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Kansas | In Cherokee County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 136 | #614 of 714 | #9 of 9 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 65.4% | #201 of 658 | #3 of 9 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
6-year change
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2023-24Enrollment
136
-14 (-9%) vs 2017
-30% since 1990-91, when it was 193
Student : Teacher
13.3:1
was 12.8:1
% White
89%
was 88%
% Hispanic
3%
was 3%
% Black
0%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-24 | 136 | 10.3 | 13.3:1 | 65% (89) |
| 2022-23 | 130 | 8.4 | 15.4:1 | 62% (80) |
| 2020-21 | 115 | 9 | 12.8:1 | 63% (72) |
| 2017-18 | 150 | 11.7 | 12.8:1 | 60% (90) |
| 2015-16 | 142 | 11 | 12.9:1 | 57% (81) |
| 2010-11 | 151 | 11 | 13.7:1 | 56% (85) |
| 2000-01 | 123 | 10 | 12.3:1 | 49% (60) |
| 1990-91 | 193 | 11 | 17.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Highland Elem.
Since 2017-18: students down 9% (150 to 136); teachers down 12% (11.7 to 10.3).
About Highland Elem
A small elementary school in Columbus, Kansas, Highland Elem is part of Columbus. Enrolled students number 136 students, in grades 2 through 3. Statewide, elementary schools in Kansas average about 313 students each.
Columbus has 1,130 students spread across 4 schools.
White students are the large majority at Highland Elem, with 89% of enrollment. Other groups include 5% multiracial, 3% Hispanic, and 2% Native American. The county population is about 87% White, within a few points of the school. By the diversity index, Highland Elem comes in at 20%.
Teachers at Highland Elem total 10.3 full-time equivalents, and the ratio is 15.4:1. For comparison, elementary schools in Kansas average 13.2:1. Federal records put free or reduced-price lunch eligibility at 65%.
In the county around the school, Cherokee County, median household income is about $57,668, 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 9% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Highland Elem is among the 17 public schools in Cherokee County.
Columbus Junior High and High School is located about 0.3 miles from Highland Elem. Within five miles are 3 other public schools.
For locale, NCES codes Highland Elem as Town: Distant.
From 2017-18 to 2023-24, Highland Elem went from 150 students to 136.
Topics for discussion here include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Cherokee County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
19,151
Census ACS
Median income
$57,668
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
19%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
17
3,647 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Columbus
- Columbus Junior High and High SchoolHigh · 438 students
- Central ElemElementary · 348 students
- Park ElemElementary · 208 students
Other schools in Columbus
- Columbus Junior High and High SchoolHigh · 438 students
- Central ElemElementary · 348 students
- Park ElemElementary · 208 students
Other Highland Elementary schools
55 other US public schools in 26 states are named Highland Elementary. Highland Elem is the 55th largest of the 56.
- HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOLLAKE WORTH, FL · 976 students
- Highland ElementarySanford, NC · 854 students
- Highland Elementary SchoolMarengo, OH · 836 students
- Highland Elementary SchoolEvansville, IN · 814 students
- Highland ElementaryBakersfield, CA · 778 students
Nearby schools
- Columbus Junior High and High School0.3 mi · 438
- Central Elem0.8 mi · 348
- Park Elem1.0 mi · 208
- Southeast Elementary School10.0 mi · 149
- Riverton Middle10.6 mi · 147
- Riverton High10.6 mi · 218
Frequently asked questions
About Highland ElemHow many students attend Highland Elem?
Highland Elem enrolls approximately 136 students in grades 02-03.
What grades does Highland Elem serve?
Highland Elem serves grades 02-03.
How many teachers does Highland Elem have?
Highland Elem employs 10 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 15.4:1.
What is the student diversity at Highland Elem?
Student demographics at Highland Elem are roughly 89% White, 3% Hispanic, 5% Two or more.
What district is Highland Elem in?
Highland Elem is part of Columbus.
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