- Enrollment
- 2,699
- Students per teacher
- 23.7:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Riverside, CA
Highgrove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highgrove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063315005142
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 3
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highgrove Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 91% of California schools.
- #42 of 43
- elementary schools in Riverside · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 27.4:1
- large classes for California
- 72.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Highgrove Elementary has class sizes larger than 91% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highgrove Elementary ranks #42 of 43 elementary schools in Riverside, CA.
School address
District: Riverside Unified · California
NCES ID 063315005142 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+45 students YoY
Highgrove Elementary grew from 780 students in 2022-23 to 825 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+45 students YoY 063315005142 · Riverside, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
848 enr · 27.4:1 · 72.1% lunch · RII 18
Nearest enrollment peer: Martin Luther King Jr. High (2,699 students)
Highgrove Elementary grew from 780 students in 2022-23 to 825 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE added 31.0 → 33.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Highgrove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Martin Luther
Martin Luther King Jr. High
2,699 students
- Polytechnic Hi
Polytechnic High
2,484 students
- Ramona High
Ramona High
2,142 students
- John W. North
John W. North High
2,011 students
- Arlington High
Arlington High
1,920 students
- This school 848
Highgrove Elementary
848 students
What this shows Highgrove Elementary reports 848 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highgrove Elementary compares
Highgrove Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 27.4:1 | ▲ 27% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.1% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 848 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
27.4:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
848
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
27.4:1
students per teacher
- 27% above state mean
Top 91% in California - lower ratio than 9% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
38.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$16,986
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.1%
African American 5.2%
Asian 5.1%
White 3.9%
Two or More 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.2, Highgrove Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Riverside Unified reports $16,986 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highgrove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther King Jr. High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Polytechnic High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ramona High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John W. North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Arlington High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highgrove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,484
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 2,142
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,011
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,920
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Riverside
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Mark Twain Elementary
Standard public school
1,033 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Jefferson Elementary
Standard public school
886 students 22.7:1 students per teacher
John F. Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
864 students 26.2:1 students per teacher
Mountain View Elementary
Standard public school
851 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
818 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Benjamin Franklin Elementary
Standard public school
767 students 24:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~848 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highgrove Elementary
How many students attend Highgrove Elementary?
Highgrove Elementary has 848 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Riverside, CA. CCD year-over-year: 780 (2022-23) → 825 (2023-24), up 45.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highgrove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highgrove Elementary is 27.4:1, which is 27% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 75% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highgrove Elementary?
72.1% of students at Highgrove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highgrove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Highgrove Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.1% of enrollment, in Riverside, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highgrove Elementary?
Highgrove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highgrove Elementary rank among elementary schools in Riverside?
By Resource Investment Index, Highgrove Elementary ranks #42 of 43 elementary schools in Riverside, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Riverside on the city page.
What other schools are in Riverside Unified?
Besides Highgrove Elementary, Riverside Unified also operates Martin Luther King Jr. High (2,699 students), Polytechnic High (2,484 students), and Ramona High (2,142 students). See the Riverside Unified district page for the complete list.