IAPrimaryProfile data from NCES 2023-24

Highland Elementary School — School Profile & District Info

Primary|Riverside, Iowa|Highland Comm School District

Riverside, IA 52327

School Profile

Grades
PK–5
Enrollment
278
Student:Teacher
13.2:1
Locale
Rural
Econ. Disadvantaged
22.3%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
50-54%
Math Proficiency
65-69%
Chronic Absenteeism
9.9%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.7:1
Near average in IA

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,598
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 5%State 43%Local 53%

Community Context

Median Home Value
$290,939
+3.9% YoY
Iowa City, IA metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

242
Current enrollment
Declining(-19% 5yr)

Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Elementary School

Highland Elementary School currently enrolls 278 students across Primary grade levels. The school operates under the local school district in IA.

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