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Highland Elementary School

649 US 23 South, Staffordsville, KY 41256Johnson County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–06Non-Charter
419
Students
Total enrolled
$18,044
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 26% vs nat'l
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
44/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 11% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 419 students in grades PK–06 in Staffordsville, Kentucky.
26% above average funding
District spends $18,044 per pupil, 26% more than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 44th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Highland Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Staffordsville, Kentucky, serving grades PK–06 with 419 students. The district invests $18,044 per student — 26% above the national average of $14,347, with a 14.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 59% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Highland Elementary School

419
Total Students
14.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
59%
Free Lunch
29
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–06) are served by this school
Gender Distribution236 male · 183 female
56%
44%
Male 56%Female 44%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility59%
National avg 52% · 247 students
Student Composition
97%
White97%
Hispanic / Latino1%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 210306000806

Academic Outcomes at Highland Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
44
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 44th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 53th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 41256

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,044Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$18,044
State avg
$16,719
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,939
Student Support$3,428
Administration$2,165
Operations$2,707
Other$1,804
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $18,044 spent per student, an estimated $7,993 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
67%
State government
66.7%
Local (property tax)
12.7%
Federal programs
20.7%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $18,044/student vs $14,347 nationally
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Porter Elementary SchoolW R Castle Memorial Elementary SchoolCentral Elementary SchoolFlat Gap Elementary School
↓
Middle
Johnson County Middle School
↓
High School
Johnson Central High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 06
Location—
CountyJohnson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictJohnson County →
Phone: (606)297-3674
NCES ID: 210306000806
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Staffordsville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing above-average resources and classroom investment. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Johnson County
High
Johnson Central High School
955 students · 09–12
● 43 opp61% FRL
Mid
Johnson County Middle School
475 students · 07–08
● 43 opp61% FRL
Elem
Porter Elementary School
412 students · PK–06
● 44 opp55% FRL
Elem
W R Castle Memorial Elementary School
401 students · PK–06
● 44 opp73% FRL
Elem
Central Elementary School
338 students · PK–06
● 43 opp69% FRL
Elem
Flat Gap Elementary School
205 students · PK–06
● 39 opp74% FRL
Other
Johnson County Eagle Academy
139 students · KG–12
● 43 opp85% FRL
Other
Carl D Perkins Comprehensive Rehab Ctr
0 students · UG–UG
● 43 opp
District School Rankings
Location
649 US 23 South, Staffordsville, KY 41256
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.