Highland Elementary School
Salem, OR · Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Regular public school · Grades K-5 · City, midsize
624th of 675 Oregon elementary schools statewide · better than 8%· Stable
530 Highland Ave NE, Salem, OR 97303
(503)399-3155NCES ID 411082000789Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Highland Elementary School 624th of 675 Oregon elementary schools for 2024–25, based on Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 8% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 7th in 2019 to 8th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25 · 133 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 294 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 63.8% | 51.0% | ▼ 12.8 pts | |
| White | 26.6% | 35.7% | ▲ 9.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 3.1% | 5.8% | ▲ 2.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.7% | 5.1% | ▲ 1.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.0% | 2.0% | 0.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $455K in zip 97303 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Highland Elementary School
- #121Eagle Charter SchoolOregon Department of Education · 0.5 mi away · charter121st of 675
ELA 61% ▲37 · Math 52% ▲39Compare - #502Grant Community SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 0.6 mi away502nd of 675
ELA 31% ▲7 · Math 24% ▲11Compare - #450Englewood Elementary SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.3 mi away450th of 675
ELA 37% ▲13 · Math 25% ▲12Compare - #669Washington Elementary SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.5 mi away669th of 675
ELA 11% ▼13 · Math 10% ▼3Compare - #547Harritt Elementary SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.8 mi away547th of 675
ELA 29% ▲5 · Math 19% ▲6Compare - #621Bush Elementary SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.9 mi away621st of 675
ELA 21% ▼3 · Math 16% ▲3Compare - #596Hoover Elementary SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 1.9 mi away596th of 675
ELA 23% ▼1 · Math 18% ▲5Compare - #657Weddle Elementary SchoolSalem-Keizer SD 24J · 2 mi away657th of 675
ELA 13% ▼11 · Math 13% =Compare
What school district is Highland Elementary School in?
Highland Elementary School is part of the Salem-Keizer SD 24J district in Salem, Oregon.
Is Highland Elementary School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Highland Elementary School 624th of 675 Oregon elementary schools (better than 8% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Highland Elementary School?
Hispanic 51%, White 36%, Pacific Islander 6%, Two or more races 5% (294 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Highland Elementary School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 97303 is $455K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (Oregon Statewide Assessments (OSAS) 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.