HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Highland Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Riverside Unified school district, located in Riverside, CA with about 717 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Highland Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Highland Elementary, located at 700 Highlander Dr. in Riverside, CA, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Riverside Unified School District. As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to providing a structured learning environment that focuses on core curriculum development, social-emotional growth, and the cultivation of essential academic skills for students in their formative years. The campus typically functions as a community hub, emphasizing a collaborative approach that involves teachers, students, and families to foster a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

Beyond its focus on primary education, Highland Elementary strives to prepare its students for the transition to middle school by encouraging intellectual curiosity and character development. The school utilizes various educational resources and extracurricular opportunities to engage students, aiming to meet the diverse needs of its local population. By maintaining a focus on both high academic standards and student well-being, the school plays a vital role in the Riverside community, helping to build a strong foundation for lifelong learning.

For more information, contact Highland Elementary at (951) 788-7292 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

700 Highlander Dr.
Riverside, CA 92507-3064
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HIGHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Riverside, CA with about 717 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Riverside Unified
Total Students:
717
Teachers:
30.4
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 717 students

Hispanic/Latino
60.9%
White
15.9%
Black or African American
13.4%
Asian
6.0%
Two or more races
2.4%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.4%

Female
46.7%
Male
53.3%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.