At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
666
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
34%-31.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
24.7:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
0–6
Grade Span
Primary
Level
Overview
Highlands Elementary is a public primary serving grades 0–6 in Saugus, California. The school enrolls 666 students. It is part of the Saugus Union district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
24.7:1 — larger classes than typical
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelPrimary
Grade Span0–6
DistrictSaugus Union
County6037
CitySaugus
ZIP91350
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID063597006155
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment666
White30.3%
Hispanic / Latino55.6%
Black / African American3.0%
Asian6.4%
Two or More Races4.6%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
30.3%
Hispanic
55.6%
Black
3.0%
Asian
6.4%
Two+
4.6%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.