Highland Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Richmond, California 94806 · West Contra Costa Unified
#3895 of 5,693 elementary schools in California
#42298 of 50,301 nationally
About Highland Elementary
Highland Elementary is a public elementary located in Richmond, in the West Contra Costa Unified school district of California, United States. It caters for Grades K–6. In 2025 it enrolled 377 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.0 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 3895th of 5,693 ranked elementary schools in California. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (12th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 377.
There are 32 schools in Richmond; Highland Elementary ranks 9th of 32 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)29%
- Reading proficiency (30%)33%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)70.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)20.9
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
- 377
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 70.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 20.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 29%
- 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).
Summit Public School: Tamalpais
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 7–12
629 students · 708 m away
Aspire Richmond Ca. College Preparatory Academy
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 6–12
590 students · 731 m away
Middle College High
San Pablo · Public high · Grades 9–12
294 students · 804 m away
Aspire Richmond Technology Academy
Richmond · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
586 students · 1.2 km away
Helms Middle
San Pablo · Public middle · Grades 7–8
558 students · 1.3 km away
Bayview Elementary
San Pablo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
335 students · 1.7 km away
Making Waves Academy
Richmond · Charter high · Grades 5–12
1,078 students · 2.0 km away
Riverside Elementary
Richmond · Public elementary · Grades K–6
343 students · 2.1 km away
Lake Elementary
San Pablo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
350 students · 2.2 km away
Dover Elementary
San Pablo · Public elementary · Grades K–6
458 students · 2.4 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in California with a comparable Enrollment.
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377 students
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377 students
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Oak Valley Elementary
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377 students
Castle Park Elementary
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Frequently asked questions
Is Highland Elementary a good school?
Highland Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 24.0 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #3895 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 #3895 of 5,693 elementary schools in California and #42298 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Highland Elementary?
Highland Elementary had 377 students in 2025.
Is Highland Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
Highland Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–6. 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.