Highland Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bakersfield, California 93308 · Standard Elementary
#3985 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#42757 of 50,301 nationally
About Highland Elementary
Highland Elementary is a public elementary located in Bakersfield, in the Standard Elementary school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 778 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 23.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3985th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (34th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (10th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 778.
There are 142 schools in Bakersfield; Highland Elementary ranks 76th of 139 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)41%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)83.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)21.6
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Highland Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 778
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 83.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 21.6
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 41%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Highland Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
North High
Bakersfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,135 students · 1.0 km away
Standard Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students · 1.5 km away
Standard Middle
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,005 students · 1.8 km away
Wingland Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
783 students · 2.0 km away
North Beardsley Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
757 students · 3.1 km away
Beardsley Junior High
Bakersfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
383 students · 3.5 km away
Beardsley Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
432 students · 3.5 km away
Stella I. Hills Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–6
670 students · 4.2 km away
Valley Oaks Charter
Bakersfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,087 students · 4.5 km away
Myra A. Noble Elementary
Bakersfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
813 students · 4.7 km away
Similar schools
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778 students
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779 students
Franklin Elementary
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777 students
Bella Vista Elementary
Desert Hot Springs · Public elementary · Grades K–5
779 students
Carver Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Elementary a good school?
Highland Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 23.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3985 of 5,693 in California. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Highland Elementary rank in California?
Highland Elementary ranks #3985 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #42757 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary had 778 students in 2025.
Is Highland Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Highland Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Highland Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Highland Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.