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Elementary· 11 schools in district

Highland Elementary School

1845 NW Highland Ave, Grants Pass, OR 97526Grants Pass SD 7 →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades KG–05Non-Charter
351
Students
Total enrolled
$16,841
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 17% vs nat'l
18.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 21% vs nat'l
47/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 351 students in grades KG–05 in Grants Pass, Oregon.
17% above average funding
District spends $16,841 per pupil, 17% more than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 47th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Highland Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary in Grants Pass, Oregon, serving grades KG–05 with 351 students. The district invests $16,841 per student — 17% above the national average of $14,347, with a 18.6:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic challenges in the surrounding community.

Student Body & Demographics at Highland Elementary School

351
Total Students
18.6 : 1
Student:Teacher
69%
Free Lunch
19
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
Highlighted grades (KG–05) are served by this school
Gender Distribution184 male · 167 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility69%
National avg 52% · 243 students
Student Composition
74%
16%
8%
Asian1%
White74%
Hispanic / Latino16%
Black1%
Multiracial8%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 410591000458

Academic Outcomes at Highland Elementary School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
47
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 47th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 67th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 97526

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,841Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,841
State avg
$50,547
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,410
Student Support$3,200
Administration$2,021
Operations$2,526
Other$1,684
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,841 spent per student, an estimated $7,461 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
62%
25%
State government
62.4%
Local (property tax)
24.6%
Federal programs
13.1%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Above-average funding — $16,841/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
Redwood Elementary SchoolLincoln Elementary SchoolRiverside Elementary SchoolParkside Elementary
+1 more
↓
Middle
North Middle SchoolSouth Middle School
↓
High School
Grants Pass High SchoolGladiola High School
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesKG – 05
Location—
CountyJosephine County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictGrants Pass SD 7 →
Phone: (541)474-5765
NCES ID: 410591000458
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Grants Pass 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 Grants Pass SD 7
High
Grants Pass High School
1,722 students · 09–12
● 47 opp68% FRL
Mid
North Middle School
710 students · 06–08
● 47 opp69% FRL
Mid
South Middle School
633 students · 06–08
● 41 opp69% FRL
Elem
Redwood Elementary School
440 students · KG–05
● 41 opp70% FRL
Elem
Lincoln Elementary School
415 students · KG–05
● 47 opp59% FRL
Elem
Riverside Elementary School
403 students · KG–05
● 47 opp69% FRL
Elem
Parkside Elementary
396 students · KG–05
● 47 opp70% FRL
Elem
Allen Dale Elementary School
387 students · KG–05
● 41 opp69% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
1845 NW Highland Ave, Grants Pass, OR 97526
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.