- Enrollment
- 2,939
- Students per teacher
- 24.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Arcadia, CA
Highland Oaks Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highland Oaks Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060297000230
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 92
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Oaks Elementary earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #2 of 7
- elementary schools in Arcadia · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.2:1
- large classes for California
- 19.1%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Oaks Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Oaks Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Arcadia, CA.
School address
District: Arcadia Unified · California
NCES ID 060297000230 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Highland Oaks Elementary grew from 592 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (+7.3%).
Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 060297000230 · Arcadia, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
655 enr · 26.2:1 · 19.1% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Arcadia High (2,939 students)
Highland Oaks Elementary grew from 592 students in 2022-23 to 635 in 2023-24 (+7.3%). Teacher FTE added 25.0 → 26.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Highland Oaks Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arcadia High
Arcadia High
2,939 students
- Holly Avenue E 789
Holly Avenue Elementary
789 students
- First Avenue M 771
First Avenue Middle
771 students
- Richard Henry 710
Richard Henry Dana Middle
710 students
- Camino Grove E 695
Camino Grove Elementary
695 students
- This school 655
Highland Oaks Elementary
655 students
What this shows Highland Oaks Elementary reports 655 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Oaks Elementary compares
Highland Oaks 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 | 26.2:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.1% | ▼ 66% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 655 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.2:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
655
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 66% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
26.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$16,616
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 655 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 65.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 11.9%
White 8.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
African American 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 65.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 53.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 53.6, Highland Oaks Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Arcadia Unified reports $16,616 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Oaks Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arcadia High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Holly Avenue Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| First Avenue Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Richard Henry Dana Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Camino Grove Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Oaks Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 789
- Students per teacher
- 28.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 771
- Students per teacher
- 27.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 25.7:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar elementary schools in Arcadia
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Holly Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
789 students 28.2:1 students per teacher
Camino Grove Elementary
Standard public school
695 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Baldwin Stocker Elementary
Standard public school
664 students 27.7:1 students per teacher
Rio Hondo Elementary
Standard public school
636 students 19.3:1 students per teacher
Hugo Reid Elementary
Standard public school
583 students 27.8:1 students per teacher
Longley Way Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 28.5:1 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 (~655 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Oaks Elementary
How many students attend Highland Oaks Elementary?
Highland Oaks Elementary has 655 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Arcadia, CA. CCD year-over-year: 592 (2022-23) → 635 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Oaks Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Oaks Elementary is 26.2:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 67% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Oaks Elementary?
19.1% of students at Highland Oaks Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Oaks Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Highland Oaks Elementary is Asian at 65.0% of enrollment, in Arcadia, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 53.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Oaks Elementary?
Highland Oaks Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (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 Oaks Elementary rank among elementary schools in Arcadia?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Oaks Elementary ranks #2 of 7 elementary schools in Arcadia, 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 Arcadia on the city page.
What other schools are in Arcadia Unified?
Besides Highland Oaks Elementary, Arcadia Unified also operates Arcadia High (2,939 students), Holly Avenue Elementary (789 students), and First Avenue Middle (771 students). See the Arcadia Unified district page for the complete list.