How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Highlands Elementary | Meadow Heights Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Mateo, CA | San Mateo, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 379 | 238 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.8:1 | 18.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 24.3% | 42.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Highlands Elementary | Meadow Heights Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,624 | $19,624 |
| District | San Mateo-Foster City School District | San Mateo-Foster City School District |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Highlands Elementary | Meadow Heights Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 24.5% | 20.7% |
| African American | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 28.5% | 47.3% |
| Asian | 27.2% | 12.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 5.5% |
| Multiracial | 17.9% | 13.1% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Highlands Elementary | Meadow Heights Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | 430:1 | 280:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 16.4% | 23.6% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.