Highlands Elementary

1326 Pennsylvania Blvd.
Concord, CA 94521

www.mdusd.org

512 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highlands Elementary School, located at 1326 Pennsylvania Blvd. in Concord, California, is a public school operating under the jurisdiction of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District (MDUSD). As part of one of the largest school districts in Contra Costa County, the school serves the local community by providing foundational K-5 education designed to meet state academic standards while fostering a supportive learning environment for young students.

The school benefits from the broader resources and structural support of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District, which emphasizes a commitment to student achievement, inclusivity, and preparation for middle school success. Families interested in specific school performance data, enrollment procedures, or academic programs can access comprehensive information through the official district website at [www.mdusd.org](http://www.mdusd.org).

512

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

26.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	167
Hispanic	147
Black	8
Asian	89
Two or More	100
Pacific Islander	1

White
167 (32.6%)
Hispanic
147 (28.7%)
Two or More
100 (19.5%)
Asian
89 (17.4%)
Black
8 (1.6%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mt. Diablo Unified
Phone:	(925)672-5252
Website:	http://www.mdusd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	512
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	100
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 123

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 87

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highlands Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	123
Grade 1	66
Grade 2	70
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	83
Grade 5	87

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highlands Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	253	49.4%
Male	259	50.6%

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