- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Diego, CA
Solana Highlands Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Solana Highlands Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063699009196
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Solana Highlands Elementary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #33 of 179
- elementary schools in San Diego · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.3:1
- students per teacher
- 5.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Solana Highlands Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Solana Highlands Elementary ranks #33 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, CA.
School address
District: Solana Beach Elementary · California
NCES ID 063699009196 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+44 students YoY
Solana Highlands Elementary grew from 373 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+11.8%).
Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+44 students YoY 063699009196 · San Diego, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 21.3:1 · 5.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Solana Ranch Elementary (482 students)
Solana Highlands Elementary grew from 373 students in 2022-23 to 417 in 2023-24 (+11.8%). Teacher FTE added 18.6 → 19.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Solana Highlands Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Solana Ranch E
Solana Ranch Elementary
482 students
- Skyline Elemen
Skyline Elementary
410 students
- This school
Solana Highlands Elementary
384 students
- Solana Pacific
Solana Pacific Elementary
375 students
- Solana Santa F
Solana Santa Fe Elementary
334 students
- Carmel Creek E
Carmel Creek Elementary
317 students
What this shows Solana Highlands Elementary reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Solana Highlands Elementary compares
Solana Highlands 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 | 21.3:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 5.9% | ▼ 89% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.3:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
5.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 89% 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
21.3:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 46% in California - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$22,324
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 384 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.1%
Asian 28.9%
Two or More 13.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 46.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Solana Highlands Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Solana Beach Elementary reports $22,324 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Solana Highlands Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Solana Ranch Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Solana Pacific Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Solana Santa Fe Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carmel Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Solana Highlands Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 410
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 334
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 317
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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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 (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Solana Highlands Elementary
How many students attend Solana Highlands Elementary?
Solana Highlands Elementary has 384 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Diego, CA. CCD year-over-year: 373 (2022-23) → 417 (2023-24), up 44.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Solana Highlands Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Solana Highlands Elementary is 21.3:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 36% 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 Solana Highlands Elementary?
5.9% of students at Solana Highlands Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Solana Highlands Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Solana Highlands Elementary is White at 46.1% of enrollment, in San Diego, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Solana Highlands Elementary?
Solana Highlands Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Solana Highlands Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Diego?
By Resource Investment Index, Solana Highlands Elementary ranks #33 of 179 elementary schools in San Diego, 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 San Diego on the city page.
What other schools are in Solana Beach Elementary?
Besides Solana Highlands Elementary, Solana Beach Elementary also operates Solana Ranch Elementary (482 students), Skyline Elementary (410 students), and Solana Pacific Elementary (375 students). See the Solana Beach Elementary district page for the complete list.