Heights Elementary

www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us

532 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Heights Elementary School is a public school located in Pittsburg, California, serving students as part of the Pittsburg Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational skills and modern pedagogical practices, Heights Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in middle school and beyond, while maintaining strong connections with the local community.

The school’s mission is centered on providing a safe, inclusive, and rigorous educational experience that addresses the unique needs of every learner. Through collaboration between dedicated educators, staff, and families, the school encourages students to become responsible, critical thinkers. For those seeking detailed information regarding enrollment, curriculum updates, school calendars, or district resources, the official website at [www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us](http://www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us) serves as the primary hub for communication and administrative transparency.

532

Total Students

24.6

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

85.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Heights Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	18
Hispanic	391
Black	64
Asian	29
Two or More	18
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
391 (73.5 %)
Black
64 (12.0 %)
Asian
29 (5.5 %)
White
18 (3.4 %)
Two or More
18 (3.4 %)
Pacific Islander
12 (2.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Pittsburg Unified
Phone:	(925)473-2410
Website:	http://www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	532
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	413
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 111

Grade 1 87

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 87

Grade 4 88

Grade 5 88