Highlands Elementary

www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us

480 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highlands Elementary School, located on Harbor Street in Pittsburg, California, is a public school serving students within the Pittsburg Unified School District. As a neighborhood institution, it is dedicated to providing a foundational academic experience for children in the local community, focusing on core curriculum standards and fostering student development during their formative years. The school reflects the district’s broader commitment to educational equity and preparation for middle school advancement.

Beyond its academic instruction, Highlands Elementary operates as a central hub for the surrounding Pittsburg area. Through the Pittsburg Unified School District’s resources, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages parent involvement and community engagement. Families looking for specific details regarding current academic programs, registration requirements, or upcoming school events can find comprehensive information on the district's official website at http://www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us.

480

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	37
Hispanic	284
Black	74
Asian	49
Two or More	29
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
284 (59.2%)
Black
74 (15.4%)
Asian
49 (10.2%)
White
37 (7.7%)
Two or More
29 (6.0%)
American Indian
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Pittsburg Unified
Phone:	(925)473-2440
Website:	http://www.pittsburg.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	480
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	335
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	30

* 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 110

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 65

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 67