Highlands Elementary

3131 South Barcelona St.
Spring Valley, CA 91977

www.lmsvschools.org

357 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Highlands Elementary, located at 3131 S. Barcelona St. in Spring Valley, California, is a public school serving students in the La Mesa-Spring Valley School District. Situated in a suburban residential area, the school serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and the cultivation of a supportive school culture. Like many schools within the district, Highlands Elementary prioritizes a comprehensive curriculum designed to prepare students for middle school while fostering a sense of belonging through various extracurricular and classroom-based initiatives.

The school is noted for its commitment to providing an inclusive environment that addresses the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond its core academic offerings, Highlands Elementary typically emphasizes strong teacher-student relationships and community engagement, encouraging parental involvement to enhance the overall educational experience. By focusing on both rigorous instruction and personal growth, the school aims to equip its students with the essential skills and character traits necessary for their future academic and personal success.

357

Total Students

13.0

Full-Time Teachers

27.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highlands Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	55
Hispanic	236
Black	26
Asian	11
Two or More	26
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
236 (66.3%)
White
55 (15.4%)
Black
26 (7.3%)
Two or More
26 (7.3%)
Asian
11 (3.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
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:	La Mesa-Spring Valley
Phone:	(619)668-5780
Website:	http://www.lmsvschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	357
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	27.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	217
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 69

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 53