Highland Elementary

highland.cnusd.k12.ca.us

573 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Highland Elementary, located in Norco, California, is a public school serving the local community as part of the Corona-Norco Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, Highland Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for future success by encouraging critical thinking, creativity, and active participation in the classroom.

Beyond academics, the school places a strong value on community involvement and school spirit, often referred to as a cornerstone of the "Horse Town USA" community in Norco. Through partnerships between parents, staff, and district resources, Highland Elementary provides a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential. The school leverages the district’s comprehensive technological and educational standards to ensure students have access to the tools necessary for a modern, well-rounded elementary education.

573

Total Students

25.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	274
Hispanic	239
Black	7
Asian	19
Two or More	31
American Indian	3

White
274 (47.8%)
Hispanic
239 (41.7%)
Two or More
31 (5.4%)
Asian
19 (3.3%)
Black
7 (1.2%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

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:	Corona-Norco Unified
Phone:	(951)736-3308
Website:	http://highland.cnusd.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	216
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	143

* 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 103

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 62

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 93

Grade 6 84