Highland Elementary

692 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

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.

692

Total Students

27.0

Full-Time Teachers

25.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	75
Hispanic	458
Black	97
Asian	32
Two or More	24
American Indian	6

Hispanic
458 (66.2 %)
Black
97 (14.0 %)
White
75 (10.8 %)
Asian
32 (4.6 %)
Two or More
24 (3.5 %)
American Indian
6 (0.9 %)

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:	Riverside Unified
Phone:	(951)788-7292
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	692
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	494
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	48

* 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 130

Grade 1 91

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 90

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 105

Grade 6 93