Highland Elementary

Summary:

Highland Elementary is a public elementary school in Crookston, Minnesota, serving 435 students in grades 1-5. This school stands out for its diverse student population, strong academic performance, and success in supporting the learning of Hispanic and Native American students.

Compared to nearby schools like Climax Elementary and J.A. Hughes Elementary, Highland Elementary has a higher percentage of Hispanic (24.14%) and Native American (7.82%) students. Despite serving a population with significant socioeconomic challenges, as evidenced by its high free and reduced-price lunch rate, Highland Elementary consistently outperforms the Crookston Public School District and the state of Minnesota in MCA-III test scores for Math, Reading, and Science.

Highland Elementary's success extends to specific subgroups, with its Hispanic and Native American students ranking among the top schools in Minnesota. This suggests the school has implemented effective strategies to support the academic growth of these student populations. Additionally, Highland Elementary maintains a relatively low student-teacher ratio, which may contribute to its strong performance. These findings indicate that Highland Elementary is a high-performing school that could serve as a model for other schools in the region, particularly in addressing the needs of diverse student populations and overcoming socioeconomic challenges.


Detail:

Public 1-5

 801 N Central Ave
       Crookston, MN  56716-2700


(218) 281-5600

District: Crookston Public School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
393rd of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,289 Help


Students who attend Highland Elementary usually attend:

High:    Crookston Secondary

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  392

Racial breakdown:

White:
55.1%
Hispanic:
27.8%
American Indian:
6.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  66.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland Elementary ranks better than 55.4% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.56. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Highland Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Crookston Public School District. Racial makeup is: White (55.1%), Hispanic (27.8%), American Indian (6.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 66.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Crookston Public School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Elementary is 12.2. 1 elementary schools in the Crookston Public School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Elementary is $12,289. 1 elementary schools in the Crookston Public School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Elementary 393rd of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Highland Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Crookston Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Crookston Public School District 196th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 36.08 518th 674 23.1%
2004 35.08 526th 676 22.2%
2005 52.44 402nd 685 41.3%
2006 44.73 528th 756 30.2%
2007 48.60 502nd 777 35.4%
2008 43.04 562nd 781 28.0%
2009 52.50 244th 434 43.8%
2010 60.43 374th 803 53.4%
2011 63.11 347th 814 57.4%
2012 71.98 201st 820 75.5%
2013 40.81 582nd 824 29.4%
2014 47.81 528th 826 36.1%
2015 54.84 456th 840 45.7%
2016 51.11 498th 848 41.3%
2017 51.82 492nd 853 42.3%
2018 57.28 418th 847 50.6%
2019 56.85 453rd 870 47.9%
2021 58.73 396th 869 54.4%
2022 56.03 422nd 858 50.8%
2023 61.34 355th 845 58.0%
2024 58.56 393rd 881 55.4%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 79.30 23rd 242 90.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.88 169th 463 63.5%
2019 48.26 289th 515 43.9%
2021 43.30 253rd 417 39.3%
2022 34.07 363rd 500 27.4%
2023 39.10 334th 524 36.3%
2024 48.77 283rd 572 50.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 59.31 303rd 728 58.4%
2019 58.10 306th 740 58.6%
2021 55.39 311th 683 54.5%
2022 62.60 216th 663 67.4%
2023 61.54 287th 774 62.9%
2024 62.16 273rd 793 65.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 97.75 1st 8 87.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.63 454th 774 41.3%
2019 54.48 437th 787 44.5%
2021 58.13 357th 783 54.4%
2022 58.47 371st 799 53.6%
2023 55.14 395th 787 49.8%
2024 51.09 442nd 809 45.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.02 356th 779 54.3%
2019 55.98 420th 798 47.4%
2021 53.43 415th 784 47.1%
2022 50.21 457th 808 43.4%
2023 63.41 299th 799 62.6%
2024 60.73 332nd 826 59.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.36 88th 220 60.0%
2019 51.88 98th 219 55.3%
2021 44.41 92nd 153 39.9%
2022 66.77 41st 209 80.4%
2023 65.52 55th 214 74.3%
2024 72.80 42nd 249 83.1%
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Rank History for Native American students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 93.11 2nd 26 92.3%
2022 86.75 3rd 21 85.7%
2023 59.42 14th 39 64.1%
2024 73.62 5th 42 88.1%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.84 353rd 712 50.4%
2019 52.61 354th 722 51.0%
2021 60.17 260th 710 63.4%
2022 48.95 398th 725 45.1%
2023 60.26 279th 712 60.8%
2024 49.79 372nd 730 49.0%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota 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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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Highland Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 530 5 1 23 9 n/a n/a 0 568
1989 561 1 2 32 2 n/a n/a 0 598
1990 557 3 1 40 2 n/a n/a 0 603
1991 584 5 1 37 5 n/a n/a 0 632
1992 598 2 1 53 13 n/a n/a 0 667
1993 633 2 2 84 13 n/a n/a 0 734
1994 532 0 2 57 20 n/a n/a 0 611
1995 451 2 0 70 12 n/a n/a 0 535
1996 451 2 0 70 12 n/a n/a 0 535
1997 419 1 2 75 17 n/a n/a 0 514
1998 399 2 2 77 19 n/a n/a 0 499
1999 383 3 3 73 23 n/a n/a 0 485
2000 364 2 3 77 21 n/a n/a 0 467
2001 336 1 3 80 10 n/a n/a 0 430
2002 420 5 1 96 14 n/a n/a 0 536
2003 420 5 1 96 14 n/a n/a 0 536
2004 397 4 0 93 18 n/a n/a 0 512
2005 389 5 0 109 14 n/a n/a 0 517
2006 368 5 1 94 18 n/a n/a 0 486
2007 338 5 0 94 16 n/a n/a 0 453
2008 374 7 1 99 13 n/a n/a 0 494
2009 358 6 1 96 13 n/a n/a 0 474
2010 333 5 1 82 11 n/a n/a 0 432
2011 338 7 2 89 16 0 0 0 452
2012 345 6 3 101 10 0 1 0 466
2013 355 9 3 92 10 0 6 0 475
2014 337 10 2 105 13 1 11 0 479
2015 313 9 4 108 12 1 13 0 460
2016 306 8 2 127 21 0 24 0 488
2017 297 13 3 112 16 0 30 0 471
2018 275 9 4 114 15 0 28 0 445
2019 268 6 2 92 19 0 27 0 414
2020 314 8 1 113 34 0 21 0 491
2021 288 9 2 123 28 1 18 0 469
2022 267 11 3 100 47 1 17 0 446
2023 256 16 6 105 34 1 17 0 435
2024 216 19 5 109 26 0 17 0 392

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highland Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 568 33.2 17.1 25
1989 598 39.0 15.3 23.7
1990 603 38.4 15.7 24.7
1991 632 40.9 15.4 22
1992 667 42.1 15.8 29.2
1993 734 42.6 17.2 24.5
1994 611 43.8 13.9 30.4
1995 535 37.8 14.2 33.3
1996 535 37.8 14.2 33.3
1997 514 37.5 13.7 29.4
1998 499 n/a 0.0 30.3
1999 485 34.4 14.1 28.7
2000 467 27.7 16.9 46.5
2001 430 24.9 17.3 44.2
2002 536 30.2 17.7 45.3
2003 536 30.2 17.7 45.3
2004 512 31.9 16.1 44.7
2005 517 33.4 15.5 47.6
2006 486 33.8 14.4 47.3
2007 453 31.3 14.5 46.8
2008 494 31.6 15.6 38.3
2009 474 35.4 13.4 42.4
2010 432 31.9 13.5 43.5
2011 452 31.1 14.5 48.7
2012 466 31.3 14.8 46.8
2013 475 32.5 14.5 49.3
2014 479 33.4 14.3 53
2015 460 34.0 13.5 48
2016 488 32.0 15.2 51.2
2017 471 32.8 14.3 50.5
2018 445 31.1 14.2 54.4
2019 414 28.9 14.2 52.9
2020 491 33.3 14.7 55.8
2021 469 33.4 14.0 53.9
2022 446 32.4 13.7 54.9
2023 435 36.2 11.9 66
2024 392 31.9 12.2 66.1

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 568 33.2 17.1 25
1989 598 39.0 15.3 23.7
1990 603 38.4 15.7 24.7
1991 632 40.9 15.4 22
1992 667 42.1 15.8 29.2
1993 734 42.6 17.2 24.5
1994 611 43.8 13.9 30.4
1995 535 37.8 14.2 33.3
1996 535 37.8 14.2 33.3
1997 514 37.5 13.7 29.4
1998 499 n/a 0.0 30.3
1999 485 34.4 14.1 28.7
2000 467 27.7 16.9 46.5
2001 430 24.9 17.3 44.2
2002 536 30.2 17.7 45.3
2003 536 30.2 17.7 45.3
2004 512 31.9 16.1 44.7
2005 517 33.4 15.5 47.6
2006 486 33.8 14.4 47.3
2007 453 31.3 14.5 46.8
2008 494 31.6 15.6 38.3
2009 474 35.4 13.4 42.4
2010 432 31.9 13.5 43.5
2011 452 31.1 14.5 48.7
2012 466 31.3 14.8 46.8
2013 475 32.5 14.5 49.3
2014 479 33.4 14.3 53
2015 460 34.0 13.5 48
2016 488 32.0 15.2 51.2
2017 471 32.8 14.3 50.5
2018 445 31.1 14.2 54.4
2019 414 28.9 14.2 52.9
2020 491 33.3 14.7 55.8
2021 469 33.4 14.0 53.9
2022 446 32.4 13.7 54.9
2023 435 36.2 11.9 66
2024 392 31.9 12.2 66.1

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

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $12,288

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Elementary

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

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 453rd of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 355th of 845 Elementary schools
 10.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Highland Elementary)64.857.1
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Crookston Public School District)64.857.1
 7.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Highland Elementary)52.844.3
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Crookston Public School District)52.844.3
 8.5%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Highland Elementary)6058.6
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Crookston Public School District)6058.6
 1.4%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Highland Elementary)48.851.4
 2.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Crookston Public School District)48.851.4
 2.7%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Highland Elementary)6244.3
 17.6%
   5th Grade Math (Crookston Public School District)6244.3
 17.6%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Highland Elementary)6655.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Crookston Public School District)6655.7
 10.3%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Highland Elementary)49.551.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Crookston Public School District)49.551.7
 2.3%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%
6th Grade Math (Highland Elementary)55.649.3
 6.3%
   6th Grade Math (Crookston Public School District)55.649.3
 6.3%
   6th Grade Math (Minnesota)50.539.7
 10.8%
6th Grade Reading (Highland Elementary)6762.9
 4.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Crookston Public School District)6762.9
 4.2%
   6th Grade Reading (Minnesota)62.853.4
 9.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students414435
 5.1%
African American616
 166.7%
American Indian1934
 78.9%
Asian26
 200%
Hispanic92105
 14.1%
Pacific Islander01
White268256
 4.5%
Two or More Races2717
 37%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients52.9%66%
 13.1%


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Students at Highland Elementary are 55% White, 28% Hispanic, 7% American Indian, 5% African American, 4% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

Students who attend Highland Elementary usually go on to attend:

High : Crookston Secondary

Highland Elementary ranks 393rd of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 392 students attended Highland Elementary.


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