Highlands Elementary

www.saugususd.org

561 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Highlands Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Saugus, California, and is part of the Saugus Union School District. Serving students in grades K-6, the school is known for fostering a supportive and community-oriented academic environment. As a member of the Saugus Union School District, Highlands emphasizes high academic standards, character development, and a commitment to preparing students for future success through a well-rounded curriculum that integrates core subjects with extracurricular opportunities.

The school benefits from its location in a residential area of Santa Clarita, contributing to a strong sense of community partnership between parents, teachers, and staff. Highlands Elementary focuses on creating an inclusive atmosphere where student engagement and social-emotional growth are prioritized alongside academic achievement. Families interested in enrollment, school calendars, or district policies can find comprehensive information through the Saugus Union School District website at [www.saugususd.org](http://www.saugususd.org).

561

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

40.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	170
Hispanic	312
Black	17
Asian	36
Two or More	26

Hispanic
312 (55.6 %)
White
170 (30.3 %)
Asian
36 (6.4 %)
Two or More
26 (4.6 %)
Black
17 (3.0 %)

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:	Saugus Union
Phone:	(661)294-5320
Website:	http://www.saugususd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	170
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	57

* 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 83

Grade 1 98

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 100

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 57

Grade 6 67