Enrollment
305
Elementary
DISTRICT 254 · STATE 381
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·WESTFIELD·NCES 251263002065
Highland
34 Western Avenue, Westfield, MA 01085 · (413) 572-6428 · Hampden County
GRADES PK–04ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBREGULAR SCHOOL305 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
25 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 12.9:1 · STATE 12.2:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
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, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 15 | 5% |
| Kindergarten | 55 | 18% |
| Grade 1 | 54 | 18% |
| Grade 2 | 60 | 20% |
| Grade 3 | 59 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 62 | 20% |
This year's kindergarten class (55) is 11% smaller than its 4th grade class (62).
Student demographics
31%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 65% · 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.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Westfield. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
MCAS 2024-25 . % Meeting or Exceeding ExpectationsEnglish Language Arts
37.0%
MA avg 43.8% . -8.0pp since 2016
Math
46.0%
MA avg 42.2% . -8.0pp since 2016
What this means: On the MCAS, Massachusetts's statewide test, about 37 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 46 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Massachusetts schools, those numbers are about 44 and 42. Reading and writing scores are down about 8 points since 2016, while math scores are down about 8 points.
MCAS results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 37.0% | 46.0% |
| 2023-24 | 38.0% | 33.0% |
| 2022-23 | 40.0% | 38.0% |
| 2021-22 | 47.0% | 52.0% |
| 2020-21 | 55.0% | 29.0% |
| 2018-19 | 65.0% | 58.0% |
| 2017-18 | 51.0% | 48.0% |
| 2016-17 | 45.0% | 54.0% |
% Meeting or Exceeding Expectations, all students and all tested grades.
Source: MCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Highland ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Massachusetts | In Hampden County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 46.0% | #427 of 920 ▲ 199 | #18 of 78 ▲ 18 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 37.0% | #547 of 920 ▼ 43 | #27 of 78 ▼ 3 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -8.0pp | #91 of 901 | #6 of 74 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 305 | #698 of 1,086 | #52 of 93 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 12.4:1 | #490 of 938 | #51 of 78 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 30.9% | #764 of 938 | #66 of 78 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -18.2% | #156 of 602 | #22 of 65 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
305
-14 (-4%) vs 2020
-32% since 1990-91, when it was 446
Student : Teacher
12.4:1
was 12.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 305 | 24.6 | 12.4:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 347 | 28.4 | 12.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 370 | 27.5 | 13.5:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 319 | 25 | 12.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 373 | 33.1 | 11.3:1 | N/A |
| 2015-16 | 402 | 30 | 13.4:1 | N/A |
| 2010-11 | 474 | 36 | 13.2:1 | 51% (242) |
| 2000-01 | 386 | N/A | N/A | 47% (181) |
| 1990-91 | 446 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Highland.
Since 2017-18: students down 18% (373 to 305); teachers down 26% (33.1 to 24.6).
About Highland
Highland is a public elementary school run by Westfield in Westfield, Massachusetts. It has an enrollment of 305 students in pre-K through 4.
Westfield operates 12 schools. Combined enrollment is 4,834 students.
By race and ethnicity, Highland is 82% White. Other groups make up 10% Hispanic, 4% multiracial, and 3% Asian. Hampden County as a whole is about 64% White, so the school's share is higher. A diversity index of 31% means there is a 31% chance two randomly chosen students at Highland are from different groups.
The school lists 24.6 full-time-equivalent teachers and a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. The ratio is within a point of the 12.2:1 average for elementary schools in Massachusetts.
The school's county is Hampden County. According to Census Bureau estimates, the median household earns about $71,306 a year, roughly 29% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 12% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Hampden County number 168, with about 68,540 students.
Highland is about 0.5 miles from Westfield Technical Academy, its nearest public school. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Highland is coded as Suburb: Large in federal locale data.
A 4% decline took enrollment from 319 in 2020-21 to 305 in 2024-25.
The Highland discussion page is a place for special education services, counseling, and support programs. Teachers and staff are welcome to share updates too.
Hampden County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
462,815
Census ACS
Median income
$71,306
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
12%
Below federal line
Schools in county
168
68,540 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Westfield
- Westfield HighHigh · 1,034 students
- Westfield Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 729 students
- Westfield Middle SchoolMiddle · 671 students
- Westfield Technical AcademyHigh · 557 students
- Munger HillElementary · 320 students
- Paper MillElementary · 312 students
Other schools in Westfield
- Westfield HighHigh · 1,034 students
- Westfield Intermediate SchoolMiddle · 729 students
- Westfield Middle SchoolMiddle · 671 students
- Westfield Technical AcademyHigh · 557 students
- Munger HillElementary · 320 students
- Paper MillElementary · 312 students
Other Highland schools
7 other US public schools in 7 states are named Highland. Highland is the 4th largest of the 8.
- Highland SchoolCheshire, CT · 899 students
- Highland SchoolHIGHLAND, UT · 585 students
- Highland SchoolAbington, PA · 452 students
- Highland SchoolWallingford, CT · 292 students
- Highland SchoolBillings, MT · 249 students
Nearby schools
- Westfield Technical Academy0.5 mi · 557
- Abner Gibbs0.8 mi · 196
- Franklin Ave0.9 mi · 176
- Westfield Middle School1.0 mi · 671
- Fort Meadow Early Childhood Center1.3 mi · 162
- Westfield Virtual School1.6 mi · 62
Frequently asked questions
About HighlandHow large is Highland?
Highland enrolls approximately 305 students in grades PK-04.
What age range does Highland serve?
Highland serves students from grade PK through grade 04.
How many students per teacher at Highland?
Approximately 12.4:1 students per teacher at Highland.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Highland?
At Highland, the student body is approximately 82% White, 10% Hispanic, 0% Black, 3% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Highland in?
Highland is part of Westfield.
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