Highgate Elementary School serves 422 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 422 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highgate Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Highgate Elementary School's student population of 422 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
422 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highgate Elementary School is 0.75, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
20%
12%
Hispanic
39%
56%
Black
5%
5%
White
20%
21%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 04/26/2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Highgate Elementary School?
422 students attend Highgate Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Highgate Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 20% of students are White, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highgate Elementary School?
Highgate Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Highgate Elementary School offer ?
Highgate Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Highgate Elementary School part of?
Highgate Elementary School is part of Panama-Buena Vista Union School District.
In what neighborhood is Highgate Elementary School located?
Highgate Elementary School is located in the Highgate neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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