Enrollment
331
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Beaumont, CA
Highland Academy
Federal NCES profile for Highland Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060207313150Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools.
- #1 of 8
- elementary schools in Beaumont · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- small classes for California
- 34.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Academy has class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Academy ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Beaumont, CA.
School address
District: Highland Academy District · California
NCES ID 060207313150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
34.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Highland Academy compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Highland Academy
Highland Academy is a mid-sized charter elementary school in Beaumont, California, enrolling 331 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 34.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 331 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 832 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #228.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (50%) and White (37%) (diversity index 61/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 331 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
17.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Highland Academy District spends $10,022 per pupil, 39% below the California average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Beaumont's elementary schools, it stands alongside Starlight Elementary (872 students): Highland Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.4:1 vs 23.6:1).
Highland Academy District is a single-school charter district, so Highland Academy operates independently rather than alongside district-mates.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Highland Academy compares
Highland Academy on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▼ 14% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.2% | ▼ 38% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 331 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
331
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
34.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 23% in California - lower ratio than 77% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
17.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,022
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 331 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 49.5%
White 37.2%
Two or More 5.1%
Asian 4.2%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.1, Highland Academy is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Highland Academy District, which includes Highland Academy.
$10,022
Per student
-39%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-40%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 21.6%
State 70.1%
Federal 8.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Similar elementary schools in Beaumont
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Starlight Elementary
Standard public school
872 students 23.6:1 students per teacher
Tournament Hills Elementary
Standard public school
805 students 28.8:1 students per teacher
Three Rings Ranch Elementary
Standard public school
796 students 26.5:1 students per teacher
Sundance Elementary
Standard public school
735 students 25.3:1 students per teacher
Brookside Elementary
Standard public school
691 students 24.7:1 students per teacher
Anna Hause Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~331 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.4:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Highland Academy
How many students attend Highland Academy?
Highland Academy has 331 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Beaumont, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Academy is 18.4:1, which is 14% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Academy?
34.2% of students at Highland Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Academy?
The largest demographic group at Highland Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 49.5% of enrollment, in Beaumont, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Academy?
Highland Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Academy rank among elementary schools in Beaumont?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Academy ranks #1 of 8 elementary schools in Beaumont, 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 Beaumont on the city page.
Is Highland Academy a good school?
Highland Academy earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 77% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Highland Academy District?
None; Highland Academy District is a single-school charter district, and Highland Academy is its only campus.
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