Highland Elementary School

Summary:

Highland Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Staffordsville, Kentucky, serving grades PK-6 with a total enrollment of 419 students. The school is part of the Johnson County School District, which is ranked 56 out of 159 districts in Kentucky and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Highland Elementary School has a strong performance history, ranking in the top 30% of Kentucky elementary schools for several years. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school ranked 189 out of 685 Kentucky elementary schools and received a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the state and district averages in both mathematics and reading proficiency across all grade levels, with its 6th-grade reading proficiency rate reaching 77%, significantly higher than the state average of 49% and the Johnson County average of 60%. Additionally, the school's performance for specific student subgroups, such as male students and special education students, is noteworthy, ranking in the top 25% and top 20% of Kentucky elementary schools, respectively.

While Highland Elementary School outperforms nearby schools like Flat Gap Elementary School, W.R. Castle Memorial Elementary School, and Porter Elementary School in both mathematics and reading proficiency, its performance lags behind that of Paintsville Elementary School, which is located just 1.65 miles away and is part of the Paintsville Independent School District. Despite having a relatively high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, Highland Elementary School's academic performance remains strong, suggesting effective strategies for supporting students from disadvantaged backgrounds.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 649 US 23 South
       Staffordsville, KY  41256


(606) 297-3674

District: Johnson County

SchoolDigger Rank:
189th of 685 Kentucky Elementary Schools


Students who attend Highland Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Johnson County Middle School
High:    Johnson Central High School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  419

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.4%
Two or more races:
1.2%
Hispanic:
0.7%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  58.9% Help


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Compare Details Highland Elementary School ranks better than 72.4% of elementary schools in Kentucky. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.5. (See more...)
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Elementary School 189th of 685 Kentucky public elementary schools. (See Highland Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Johnson County:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnson County 56th of 159 Kentucky school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 77.48 117th 638 81.7%
2008 75.19 125th 651 80.8%
2009 68.67 196th 658 70.2%
2010 60.58 266th 683 61.1%
2011 76.71 130th 688 81.1%
2012 66.12 205th 713 71.2%
2013 76.75 106th 719 85.3%
2014 78.63 86th 705 87.8%
2015 64.44 224th 698 67.9%
2016 66.97 197th 690 71.4%
2017 62.20 236th 694 66.0%
2018 66.52 194th 691 71.9%
2019 66.95 206th 700 70.6%
2021 49.51 238th 517 54.0%
2022 71.95 136th 684 80.1%
2023 70.03 153rd 687 77.7%
2024 67.50 189th 685 72.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 68.49 169th 661 74.4%
2023 52.47 89th 257 65.4%
2024 73.30 53rd 279 81.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 65.55 164th 631 74.0%
2019 66.34 172nd 664 74.1%
2021 66.06 76th 275 72.4%
2022 72.51 91st 667 86.4%
2023 61.21 199th 670 70.3%
2024 61.05 211th 665 68.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 66.37 186th 663 71.9%
2019 63.86 214th 671 68.1%
2021 60.86 99th 312 68.3%
2022 77.61 82nd 641 87.2%
2023 60.77 216th 639 66.2%
2024 59.92 239th 644 62.9%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.22 112th 445 74.8%
2019 65.43 122nd 474 74.3%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.08 224th 665 66.3%
2019 66.85 190th 676 71.9%
2021 41.98 206th 325 36.6%
2022 67.58 150th 657 77.2%
2023 71.26 121st 652 81.4%
2024 67.71 166th 652 74.5%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools KY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.00 226th 593 61.9%
2022 66.62 166th 656 74.7%
2023 61.52 206th 658 68.7%
2024 61.69 221st 659 66.5%
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Data source: test scores: Kentucky Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Highland Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 469 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 469
1989 458 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1990 456 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1991 440 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 441
1992 444 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 19 463
1993 388 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 388
1994 407 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 407
1995 380 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1996 380 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 380
1997 364 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 364
1998 377 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 378
1999 408 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 409
2000 459 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 460
2001 451 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2002 491 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2003 491 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 492
2004 480 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 482
2005 459 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2006 497 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
2007 478 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 480
2008 469 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 471
2009 493 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 494
2010 510 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 511
2011 498 0 2 0 0 0 2 0 502
2012 502 0 3 1 0 0 2 0 508
2013 493 0 3 1 0 0 3 0 500
2014 485 0 3 2 0 2 4 0 496
2015 511 0 2 5 0 0 7 0 525
2016 472 0 3 2 0 0 5 0 482
2017 460 0 3 3 0 0 9 0 475
2018 467 0 5 3 0 0 3 0 478
2019 484 0 2 3 0 0 9 0 498
2020 473 2 1 2 0 0 7 0 485
2021 425 1 1 8 0 0 4 0 439
2022 367 1 0 6 0 0 6 0 380
2023 408 1 1 3 1 0 5 0 419

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 24.5 19.1 n/a
1989 458 26.2 17.4 n/a
1990 456 25.5 17.8 n/a
1991 441 27.0 16.3 n/a
1992 463 26.5 17.4 n/a
1993 388 26.0 14.9 n/a
1994 407 26.0 15.7 n/a
1995 380 24.6 15.4 n/a
1996 380 24.6 15.4 n/a
1997 364 25.5 14.3 68.1
1998 378 25.3 14.9 61.9
1999 409 21.4 19.2 74.6
2000 460 22.7 20.3 68.7
2001 451 23.2 19.5 61.2
2002 492 27.0 18.2 88
2003 492 27.0 18.2 88
2004 482 28.9 16.7 n/a
2005 460 29.0 15.9 n/a
2006 497 29.0 17.1 54.7
2007 480 29.0 16.6 52.1
2008 471 31.3 15.0 54.1
2009 494 29.3 16.9 52.8
2010 511 27.5 18.5 56.9
2011 502 28.5 17.6 56
2012 508 27.5 18.4 58.5
2013 500 30.8 16.2 69
2014 496 30.4 16.3 58.7
2015 525 32.0 16.4 64.2
2016 482 30.0 16.0 64.7
2017 475 29.7 15.9 67.6
2018 478 29.3 16.2 62.8
2019 498 30.4 16.3 65.5
2020 485 30.6 15.8 61.9
2021 439 28.6 15.3 60.6
2022 380 29.2 13.0 56.6
2023 419 28.6 14.6 58.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highland Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 469 24.5 19.1 n/a
1989 458 26.2 17.4 n/a
1990 456 25.5 17.8 n/a
1991 441 27.0 16.3 n/a
1992 463 26.5 17.4 n/a
1993 388 26.0 14.9 n/a
1994 407 26.0 15.7 n/a
1995 380 24.6 15.4 n/a
1996 380 24.6 15.4 n/a
1997 364 25.5 14.3 68.1
1998 378 25.3 14.9 61.9
1999 409 21.4 19.2 74.6
2000 460 22.7 20.3 68.7
2001 451 23.2 19.5 61.2
2002 492 27.0 18.2 88
2003 492 27.0 18.2 88
2004 482 28.9 16.7 n/a
2005 460 29.0 15.9 n/a
2006 497 29.0 17.1 54.7
2007 480 29.0 16.6 52.1
2008 471 31.3 15.0 54.1
2009 494 29.3 16.9 52.8
2010 511 27.5 18.5 56.9
2011 502 28.5 17.6 56
2012 508 27.5 18.4 58.5
2013 500 30.8 16.2 69
2014 496 30.4 16.3 58.7
2015 525 32.0 16.4 64.2
2016 482 30.0 16.0 64.7
2017 475 29.7 15.9 67.6
2018 478 29.3 16.2 62.8
2019 498 30.4 16.3 65.5
2020 485 30.6 15.8 61.9
2021 439 28.6 15.3 60.6
2022 380 29.2 13.0 56.6
2023 419 28.6 14.6 58.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland Elementary School

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $982 (7.6%) $83 (0.6%) $8,923 (69.5%) $2,758 (21.5%) $1,066 (8.3%) $10,570 (82.3%) $12,838
2019 $1,139 (9.9%) $44 (0.4%) $1,183 (10.3%) $8,994 (78.1%) $1,644 (14.3%) $10,639 (92.3%) $11,522
2020 $1,082 (8.2%) $231 (1.8%) $1,313 (10.0%) $9,775 (74.5%) $1,943 (14.8%) $11,718 (89.3%) $13,122
2021 $1,547 (11.6%) $125 (0.9%) $1,672 (12.6%) $9,443 (71.0%) $2,414 (18.2%) $11,857 (89.2%) $13,293
2022 $2,874 (16.5%) $946 (5.4%) $3,819 (21.9%) $9,253 (53.0%) $2,331 (13.3%) $11,586 (66.3%) $17,470

Data source: Kentucky Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

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Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 206th of 700 Elementary schoolsRanks 153rd of 687 Elementary schools
 7.2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students498419
 15.9%
African American01
American Indian01
Asian21
 50%
Hispanic33
Pacific Islander00
White484408
 15.7%
Two or More Races95
 44.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.5%58.9%
 6.5%


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Students who attend Highland Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Johnson County Middle School
High : Johnson Central High School

Highland Elementary School ranks 189th of 685 Kentucky elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 419 students attended Highland Elementary School.

Students at Highland Elementary School are 97% White, 1% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Kentucky Department of Education.

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