- Enrollment
- 826
- Students per teacher
- 29.5:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Inglewood, CA
Highland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 20/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061839002251
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary earns 20/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 14
- elementary schools in Inglewood · Resource Index
- 20
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.5:1
- students per teacher
- 78.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary ranks #6 of 14 elementary schools in Inglewood, CA.
School address
District: Inglewood Unified · California
NCES ID 061839002251 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Highland Elementary held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 061839002251 · Inglewood, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
323 enr · 21.5:1 · 78.6% lunch · RII 20
Nearest enrollment peer: Woodworth-Monroe Tk-8 Academy (826 students)
Highland Elementary held near 397 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 15.3 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Highland Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Woodworth-Monr
Woodworth-Monroe Tk-8 Academy
826 students
- Inglewood High
Inglewood High
757 students
- Centinela Tk-8
Centinela Tk-8 Elementary
577 students
- Oak Street Ele
Oak Street Elementary
569 students
- Beulah Payne P
Beulah Payne P-8 Steam Academy
554 students
- This school 323
Highland Elementary
323 students
What this shows Highland Elementary reports 323 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Elementary compares
Highland Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.5:1 | ▼ 0% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.6% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 323 | top 71% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.5:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
323
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% 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
21.5:1
students per teacher
- 0% above state mean
Top 48% in California - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
72.4%
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
$21,310
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 323 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.2%
African American 43.0%
Two or More 3.4%
White 1.5%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.9%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.2, Highland Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Inglewood Unified reports $21,310 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Woodworth-Monroe Tk-8 Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Inglewood High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Centinela Tk-8 Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oak Street Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Beulah Payne P-8 Steam Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 757
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 31.6:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 25.2:1
- Resource Index
- 7/100
Similar elementary schools in Inglewood
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Woodworth-Monroe Tk-8 Academy
Standard public school
826 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Centinela Tk-8 Elementary
Standard public school
577 students 28.9:1 students per teacher
Oak Street Elementary
Standard public school
569 students 31.6:1 students per teacher
Beulah Payne P-8 Steam Academy
Standard public school
554 students 25.2:1 students per teacher
La Tijera K-8 Academy of Excellence Charter
Standard public school
552 students 20.4:1 students per teacher
Bennett/Kew P-8 Leadership Academy of Excellence
Standard public school
487 students 32.5:1 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 (~323 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary
How many students attend Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has 323 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Inglewood, CA. CCD year-over-year: 412 (2022-23) → 397 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary is 21.5:1, which is 0% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 37% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Elementary?
78.6% of students at Highland Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Highland Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 50.2% of enrollment, in Inglewood, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 20/100 (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 Highland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Inglewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary ranks #6 of 14 elementary schools in Inglewood, 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 Inglewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Inglewood Unified?
Besides Highland Elementary, Inglewood Unified also operates Woodworth-Monroe Tk-8 Academy (826 students), Inglewood High (757 students), and Centinela Tk-8 Elementary (577 students). See the Inglewood Unified district page for the complete list.