Highland Elementary

www.vusd.org

459 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Highland Elementary is a public school located in Visalia, California, serving students within the Visalia Unified School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on academic achievement, character development, and the overall growth of its student body. By utilizing district-aligned curriculum and instructional strategies, Highland Elementary aims to prepare its students for future success, emphasizing the foundational skills necessary for progression through the K-12 system.

In addition to its academic programs, Highland Elementary serves as a central hub for the local community, promoting collaboration between educators, parents, and neighborhood families. Through the Visalia Unified School District, the school benefits from various resources and extracurricular opportunities designed to enrich the student experience. For families interested in current academic calendars, school policies, or enrollment procedures, comprehensive information can be found on the district’s official website at http://www.vusd.org.

459

Total Students

23.4

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

83.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	19
Hispanic	411
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	2

Hispanic
411 (89.5 %)
Two or More
22 (4.8 %)
White
19 (4.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.7 %)
Black
2 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.4 %)

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:	Visalia Unified
Phone:	(559)730-7769
Website:	http://www.vusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	459
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	379
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 82

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 75

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 61

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highland Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	82
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	75
Grade 4	52
Grade 5	71
Grade 6	61

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highland Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	220	47.9%
Male	239	52.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)