- Enrollment
- 1,005
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bakersfield, CA
Highland Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highland Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 15/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063789006389
👥 S:T ratio 16
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Elementary earns 15/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #90 of 97
- elementary schools in Bakersfield · Resource Index
- 15
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21:1
- students per teacher
- 71.9%
- 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 #90 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, CA.
School address
District: Standard Elementary · California
NCES ID 063789006389 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+9 students YoY
Highland Elementary held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 36.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+9 students YoY 063789006389 · Bakersfield, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
778 enr · 21:1 · 71.9% lunch · RII 15
Nearest enrollment peer: Standard Middle (1,005 students)
Highland Elementary held near 738 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.6 → 36.7 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
- Standard Middl
Standard Middle
1,005 students
- Wingland Eleme
Wingland Elementary
783 students
- This school
Highland Elementary
778 students
- Standard Eleme
Standard Elementary
627 students
What this shows Highland Elementary reports 778 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 | 21:1 | ▼ 2% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 71.9% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 778 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
778
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
71.9%
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
21:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 43% in California - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
50.8%
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
$17,109
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 46.8%
Hispanic or Latino 45.8%
African American 3.2%
Two or More 3.1%
Asian 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 46.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.9, Highland Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Standard Elementary reports $17,109 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wingland Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Standard Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar 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
- 783
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 627
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
Similar elementary schools in Bakersfield
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Dolores S. Whitley Tk-8
Standard public school
1,151 students 25.6:1 students per teacher
Veterans Elementary
Standard public school
1,002 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Douglas J. Miller Elementary
Standard public school
994 students 29.2:1 students per teacher
Colonel Howard Nichols Elementary
Standard public school
960 students 24:1 students per teacher
Berkshire Elementary
Standard public school
932 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Patriot Elementary
Standard public school
931 students 23.3:1 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 (~778 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Elementary
How many students attend Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has 778 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bakersfield, CA. CCD year-over-year: 729 (2022-23) → 738 (2023-24), nearly flat (+9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Elementary is 21:1, which is 2% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 34% 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 Elementary?
71.9% 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 White at 46.8% of enrollment, in Bakersfield, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 15/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Elementary rank among elementary schools in Bakersfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Elementary ranks #90 of 97 elementary schools in Bakersfield, 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 Bakersfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Standard Elementary?
Besides Highland Elementary, Standard Elementary also operates Standard Middle (1,005 students), Wingland Elementary (783 students), and Standard Elementary (627 students). See the Standard Elementary district page for the complete list.