Highlands Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades K–5
3131 South Barcelona St., Spring Valley, CA 91977 · (619) 668-5780 · Part of La Mesa-Spring Valley School District
Spring Valley’s School Grade B− better than 49% of California school districts
Students
357
Students per teacher
27:1
Free or reduced lunch
74%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
K–5
What stands out about Highlands Elementary
- Larger classes: 27 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 31.7% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for Spring Valley kids: 12 middle schools
On the path
Where Spring Valley kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–5Highlands ElementaryYou are here
6–812 middle schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗3131 South Barcelona St., Spring Valley
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten69
Grade 155
Grade 258
Grade 352
Grade 470
Grade 553
Enrollment over time
523’20
521’21
496’22
446’23
357’24
Down 31.7% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
Hispanic 66%White 15%Black 7%Two or more races 7%Asian 3%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about Highlands Elementary from Spring Valley families.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.