Highlands Elementary

highlands.smfcsd.net

379 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highlands Elementary School, located in the residential Highlands neighborhood of San Mateo, California, is part of the San Mateo-Foster City School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-regarded for its tight-knit community atmosphere and its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment. It emphasizes a balanced curriculum that combines core academic subjects with enrichment programs, aiming to develop well-rounded students prepared for middle school and beyond.

The school is particularly noted for its strong parent involvement and active PTA, which contribute to a variety of extracurricular activities and school-wide events. Being situated in a quiet, family-oriented suburb, Highlands Elementary benefits from a stable student body and a focus on maintaining high educational standards. Through its dedicated faculty and focus on social-emotional growth alongside academic rigor, the school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood’s families.

379

Total Students

18.2

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	108
Black	1
Asian	103
Two or More	68
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
108 (28.5%)
Asian
103 (27.2%)
White
93 (24.5%)
Two or More
68 (17.9%)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.3%)
Black
1 (0.3%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	San Mateo-Foster City
Phone:	(650)312-7544
Website:	http://highlands.smfcsd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	379
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	92
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* 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 88

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 59

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 47

Grade 5 73