- Enrollment
- 2,189
- Students per teacher
- 21.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Highland, CA
Highland Grove Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highland Grove Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 28/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063207011102
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 48
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Grove Elementary earns 28/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 93% of California schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Highland · Resource Index
- 28
- Resource Index · Lower
- 28:1
- large classes for California
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Grove Elementary has class sizes larger than 93% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Grove Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Highland, CA.
School address
District: Redlands Unified · California
NCES ID 063207011102 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Highland Grove Elementary held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 20.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 063207011102 · Highland, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
504 enr · 28:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 28
Nearest enrollment peer: Redlands Senior High (2,189 students)
Highland Grove Elementary held near 514 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 18.5 → 20.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Highland Grove Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Redlands Senio
Redlands Senior High
2,189 students
- Citrus Valley
Citrus Valley High
2,110 students
- Redlands East
Redlands East Valley High
1,845 students
- Cope Middle
Cope Middle
1,191 students
- Beattie Middle
Beattie Middle
1,072 students
- This school 504
Highland Grove Elementary
504 students
What this shows Highland Grove Elementary reports 504 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Grove Elementary compares
Highland Grove 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 | 28:1 | ▲ 30% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▼ 13% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 504 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
28:1
Leaner classes than 3% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
504
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
28:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 93% in California - lower ratio than 7% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
21.0%
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
$17,755
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 336 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.9%
White 12.9%
Asian 12.9%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 3.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.3, Highland Grove Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Redlands Unified reports $17,755 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Grove Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Citrus Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Redlands East Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Cope Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Beattie Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Grove Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,110
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,845
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,191
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,072
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Similar elementary schools in Highland
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Belvedere Elementary
Standard public school
557 students 21.4:1 students per teacher
Lankershim Elementary
Standard public school
551 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Arroyo Verde Elementary
Standard public school
518 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Cypress Elementary
Standard public school
517 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Cram Elementary
Standard public school
507 students 25.4:1 students per teacher
Thompson Elementary
Standard public school
455 students 20.7:1 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 (~504 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Grove Elementary
How many students attend Highland Grove Elementary?
Highland Grove Elementary has 504 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Highland, CA. CCD year-over-year: 511 (2022-23) → 514 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Grove Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Grove Elementary is 28:1, which is 30% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 78% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Grove Elementary?
48.1% of students at Highland Grove Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Grove Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Highland Grove Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.9% of enrollment, in Highland, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Grove Elementary?
Highland Grove Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 28/100 (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 Grove Elementary rank among elementary schools in Highland?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Grove Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Highland, 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 Highland on the city page.
What other schools are in Redlands Unified?
Besides Highland Grove Elementary, Redlands Unified also operates Redlands Senior High (2,189 students), Citrus Valley High (2,110 students), and Redlands East Valley High (1,845 students). See the Redlands Unified district page for the complete list.