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Highland Elementary

700 Highlander Dr., Riverside, CA, 92507

About Highland Elementary

Highland Elementary is a public elementary school in Riverside, California that serves students in grades K–6. With about 664 students and a student-teacher ratio of about 22:1. Highland Elementary focuses on basic subjects like English language arts, math, science and social studies. It also offers enrichment programs and student support services to help students grow in all areas. The student body is made up of people from a wide range of backgrounds, including a lot of minority students and families from different socioeconomic backgrounds. According to data from USA News, about 17% of students are proficient or better in math and about 27% are proficient or better in reading. These numbers show that targeted interventions can help people read and write better and do better in math. The amount spent per student is in line with the district average which helps pay for core instructional programs and school resources. Highland Elementary is in a residential area of Riverside and it benefits from community involvement and district programs that aim to improve academics. The school as a whole is a good place for students to learn and offers chances for them to keep improving their grades.

Highland Elementary Contact Information

Address

700 Highlander Dr., Riverside, CA, 92507

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Phone

(951) 788-7292

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 17%
Reading 27%
State average proficiency is 17% in Math and 27% in Reading.
30
Full-time Teachers
22 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
664
Total Students
$111599
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 5028 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Highland Elementary

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:00 AM - 3:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:45 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 9.19%
Asian 4.37%
Hispanic 66.87%
Black 14.61%
Two+ Races 3.61%
Native Am. 0.9%
White
9.19%
Asian
4.37%
Hispanic
66.87%
Black
14.61%
Two+ Races
3.61%
Native Am.
0.9%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 664
48.34%
321 Female
51.51%
342 Male

Student Population

664 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 22 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1328 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Riverside Unified School District, which includes Harada Elementary (formerly Highland Elementary), was highlighted in district news for strong academic performance and being part of the 2025 California Honor Roll — a recognition of consistent improvement, high achievement, and efforts to reduce achievement gaps across schools

FAQ

Q1. How does technology help with teaching?

Ans. Technology is used to help students learn and improve their digital skills.

Q2. Are there programs for health and wellness?

Ans. The school helps students stay healthy by offering health services, nutrition programs, and physical education.

Q3. How does the school help students move from one school year to the next?

Ans. Teachers and staff work together to make sure that academic and social transitions go smoothly.

Q4. Does the school want students to read outside of class?

Ans. Yes, reading programs and access to libraries help people read on their own.

Q5. How can families keep up with school rules?

Policies are shared through meetings, handbooks, and official letters.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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