Highland Ranch Elementary

14840 Waverley Downs Way
San Diego, CA 92128

www.powayusd.com/pusdhres

661 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Ranch Elementary, located in the 4S Ranch community of San Diego, is a high-performing public school serving students in grades TK–5 as part of the award-winning Poway Unified School District. The school is widely recognized for its strong academic culture, commitment to excellence, and emphasis on developing the "whole child." Its curriculum focuses on rigorous core subjects supported by enrichment programs, technology integration, and a positive school climate that encourages character development and community engagement.

The school benefits from a highly involved parent community and a dedicated staff focused on fostering a supportive learning environment. As a key fixture of the 4S Ranch neighborhood, Highland Ranch Elementary provides a safe and collaborative atmosphere where students are encouraged to be critical thinkers and lifelong learners. Its location within the Poway Unified School District ensures that it adheres to the high educational standards and comprehensive resources characteristic of one of Southern California's most reputable public school systems.

661

Total Students

28.4

Full-Time Teachers

23.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

14.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Ranch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	194
Hispanic	102
Black	17
Asian	263
Two or More	81
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Asian
263 (39.8%)
White
194 (29.4%)
Hispanic
102 (15.5%)
Two or More
81 (12.3%)
Black
17 (2.6%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
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:	Poway Unified
Phone:	(858)674-4707
Website:	http://www.powayusd.com/pusdhres
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	661
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	95
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	2

* 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 146

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 102

Grade 4 115

Grade 5 115

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highland Ranch Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	146
Grade 1	85
Grade 2	98
Grade 3	102
Grade 4	115
Grade 5	115

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highland Ranch Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	323	48.9%
Male	337	51%
Not Specified	1	0.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)