Highland Elementary is a public elementary school in Bakersfield, California. It is part of the Standard Elementary School District and serves students in kindergarten through fifth grade. The school has about 730–740 students and a student–teacher ratio of about 20:1, which is a little lower than the state average. This means that classes can be of medium size. Highland Elementary teaches the basics of reading, writing, math, and other subjects, and it also offers support services from the district to help students who need extra help. The student body is not very diverse; about half of the students are White, and there are also a lot of Hispanic and other minority groups. Recent state assessment data show that about 15% of students are good at math and about 23% are good at English Language Arts (ELA). Both of these numbers are below the state averages for California, which means there is room for academic improvement. The amount spent per student is in line with what is typical for public schools in the area, and it helps pay for classroom instruction and student services. The area around the school in Bakersfield has housing that is not too expensive and is good for families. Overall, Highland Elementary is a regular public school that gives students chances to do better in school.