What grades does Highland Ranch Elementary serve?

Highland Ranch Elementary is a Primary school serving students in San Diego, CA. The school is part of the local school district.

Where is Highland Ranch Elementary located?

Highland Ranch Elementary is located at San Diego, CA in a urban area.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Ranch Elementary?

Highland Ranch Elementary has a student-teacher ratio of 24.5:1.

What schools are in San Diego, CA?

San Diego, CA is served by the local school district. Highland Ranch Elementary is one of the Primary schools in the area.

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Primary|San Diego, California|Poway Unified

San Diego, CA 92128

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Nov

Wed

Veterans Day Holiday ObservanceHolidayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Mon

Student HolidayHolidayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Mon

HIGH SCHOOL, Non-Student DayStaff DayDistrict-wide

Nov

Mon

Thanksgiving BreakBreakDistrict-wide

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Nov

Thu

Thanksgiving DayHolidayDistrict-wide

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Nov

Fri

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School Profile

Grades

K–5

Enrollment

661

Student:Teacher

24.5:1

Locale

Urban

District

Poway Unified

Econ. Disadvantaged

18.1%

Phone

(858)674-4707

School Statistics

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices

Student devices available

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

617

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

100% fully certified

Counselors

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$15,231

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$9,288

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$19,485

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 4%State 44%Local 52%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Community Need Level

Elevated

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

17.9%

Below 150% poverty line

6.5%

Unemployment rate

7.2%

Uninsured residents

11.6%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

5,583

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

5,251

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

1,512 (29%)

Autism

1,188 (23%)

Speech/Language Impairment

1,063 (20%)

Other Health Impairment

1,025 (20%)

Emotional Disturbance

170 (3%)

Intellectual Disability

132 (3%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

661

Current enrollment

Stable(-2% 5yr)

Coming Up

Wed, Nov 11, 2026

Veterans Day Holiday Observance

Banks, government offices, and schools may be closed.

Holiday

Mon, Nov 16, 2026

Student Holiday

Student Holiday - Poway Unified School District

Holiday

Mon, Nov 16, 2026

HIGH SCHOOL, Non-Student Day

Staff Day

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Poway Unified. Highland Ranch Elementary follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor DayDistrict-wide No School - Poway Unified School District	Holiday	—
Wed, Nov 11, 2026	Veterans Day Holiday ObservanceDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 16, 2026	Student HolidayDistrict-wide Student Holiday - Poway Unified School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Nov 16, 2026	HIGH SCHOOL, Non-Student DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Nov 23, 2026	Thanksgiving BreakDistrict-wide Thanksgiving Break - Poway Unified School District	Break	—
Thu, Nov 26, 2026	Thanksgiving DayDistrict-wide No School - Poway Unified School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Nov 27, 2026	Local HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 21, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide Winter Break - Poway Unified School District	Break	—
Thu, Dec 24, 2026	Local HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Dec 25, 2026	Christmas DayDistrict-wide No School - Poway Unified School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Dec 28, 2026	Winter BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Thu, Dec 31, 2026	Local HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Fri, Jan 1, 2027	New Year's Day HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 18, 2027	Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Non-Student DayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Non-Student Day\, Professional Growth DayDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Mon, Jan 25, 2027	Student HolidayDistrict-wide Student Holiday - Poway Unified School District	Holiday	—
Mon, Feb 15, 2027	District RecessDistrict-wide 2/15-2/19 District Recess, 2/15 Washington's Birthday Observance, 2/19 Lincoln's Birthday Observance	Break	—
Mon, Apr 12, 2027	District Recess\, Spring BreakDistrict-wide	Break	—
Fri, Apr 16, 2027	Spring HolidayDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Mon, May 31, 2027	Memorial DayDistrict-wide No School - Poway Unified School District	Holiday	—
Fri, Jun 4, 2027	Teacher CheckoutDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Sat, Jun 5, 2027	Teacher CheckoutDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Fri, Jun 18, 2027	Juneteenth Holiday ObservanceDistrict-wide	Holiday	—