- Enrollment
- 3,403
- Students per teacher
- 22.7:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburg, CA
Highlands Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Highlands Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 13/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063060004748
👥 S:T ratio 8
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highlands Elementary earns 13/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #3 of 9
- elementary schools in Pittsburg · Resource Index
- 13
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.9:1
- students per teacher
- 67.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Highlands Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Pittsburg, CA.
School address
District: Pittsburg Unified · California
NCES ID 063060004748 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Highlands Elementary held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 20.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 063060004748 · Pittsburg, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 22.9:1 · 67.5% lunch · RII 13
Nearest enrollment peer: Pittsburg Senior High (3,403 students)
Highlands Elementary held near 473 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 21.6 → 20.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Highlands Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Pittsburg Seni
Pittsburg Senior High
3,403 students
- Hillview Junio 893
Hillview Junior High
893 students
- Rancho Medanos 812
Rancho Medanos Junior High
812 students
- Martin Luther 706
Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High
706 students
- Los Medanos El 665
Los Medanos Elementary
665 students
- This school 480
Highlands Elementary
480 students
What this shows Highlands Elementary reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highlands Elementary compares
Highlands 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 | 22.9:1 | ▲ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.5% | ▲ 22% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.9:1
Leaner classes than 8% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% 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
22.9:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 61% in California - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
49.0%
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
$18,011
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
4
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 59.2%
African American 15.4%
Asian 10.2%
White 7.7%
Two or More 6.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Highlands Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pittsburg Unified reports $18,011 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highlands Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pittsburg Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillview Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rancho Medanos Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Junior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Los Medanos Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highlands Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 893
- Students per teacher
- 22.3:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 20/100
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 665
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 10/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburg
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Los Medanos Elementary
Standard public school
665 students 22.9:1 students per teacher
Delta View Elementary
Standard public school
656 students 32.8:1 students per teacher
Marina Vista Elementary
Standard public school
612 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Stoneman Elementary
Standard public school
602 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Willow Cove Elementary
Standard public school
592 students 21.1:1 students per teacher
Parkside Elementary
Standard public school
565 students 22.6:1 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 (~480 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highlands Elementary
How many students attend Highlands Elementary?
Highlands Elementary has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburg, CA. CCD year-over-year: 483 (2022-23) → 473 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Highlands Elementary is 22.9:1, which is 7% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 46% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highlands Elementary?
67.5% of students at Highlands Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highlands Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Highlands Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 59.2% of enrollment, in Pittsburg, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highlands Elementary?
Highlands Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 13/100 (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 Highlands Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pittsburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Highlands Elementary ranks #3 of 9 elementary schools in Pittsburg, 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 Pittsburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Pittsburg Unified?
Besides Highlands Elementary, Pittsburg Unified also operates Pittsburg Senior High (3,403 students), Hillview Junior High (893 students), and Rancho Medanos Junior High (812 students). See the Pittsburg Unified district page for the complete list.