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What advice would you give to incoming students at Heights Elementary?
Community prompt from u/allk12. Replies below.
Enrollment
547
Elementary
DISTRICT 577 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·PITTSBURG UNIFIED·NCES 063060004747
Heights Elementary
163 Alturas Ave., Pittsburg, CA 94565 · (925) 473-2410 · Contra Costa County
GRADES KG–05ELEMENTARY21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL547 STUDENTS
C+
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Scored higher than 42% of California public elementary schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- A-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
23.8:1
23 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 21.8:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
83%
456 students
DISTRICT 80% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 109 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 74 | 14% |
| Grade 2 | 98 | 18% |
| Grade 3 | 101 | 18% |
| Grade 4 | 75 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 90 | 16% |
This year's kindergarten class (109) is 21% larger than its 5th grade class (90).
Student demographics
46%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
34.0%
CA avg 49.1% . +12.0pp since 2014
Math
29.6%
CA avg 37.7% . +11.6pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 34 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 30 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 12 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 12 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 14.9% | 19.1% | 22.0% | 44.0% |
| Math | 12.2% | 17.4% | 27.9% | 42.5% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 34.0% | 29.6% |
| 2023-24 | 34.0% | 27.1% |
| 2022-23 | 28.6% | 25.9% |
| 2021-22 | 29.1% | 22.2% |
| 2018-19 | 32.4% | 22.9% |
| 2017-18 | 32.2% | 22.9% |
| 2016-17 | 27.6% | 25.6% |
| 2015-16 | 27.0% | 26.0% |
| 2014-15 | 22.0% | 18.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
31.1%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
30.7%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+0.4pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 31% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 31% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Heights Elementary
Heights Elementary's state test result (31.1% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 4 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heights Elementary this school | 547 | 83.4% | 31.1% |
| John R. Williams Stockton | 555 | 84.9% | 25.8% |
| Cabrillo Elementary Upland | 522 | 85.1% | 37.7% |
| Fairview Elementary Fairfield | 591 | 85.4% | 14.7% |
| Glenwood Elementary Sacramento | 481 | 81.7% | 18.1% |
| Aspire Richmond Technology Academy Richmond | 586 | 82.9% | N/A |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Heights Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Contra Costa County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 31.1% | #3,382 of 5,151 | #95 of 149 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 29.6% | #3,272 of 5,172 ▲ 103 | #93 of 153 ▲ 7 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 34.0% | #3,552 of 5,172 ▼ 218 | #103 of 153 ▼ 5 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +6.1pp | #1,348 of 5,116 | #22 of 150 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 547 | #1,907 of 5,915 | #44 of 164 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 23.8:1 | #3,575 of 5,352 | #112 of 162 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.9% | #3,080 of 5,354 | #135 of 162 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 83.4% | #1,844 of 5,625 | #19 of 158 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -16.5% | #1,846 of 3,837 | #43 of 107 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
547
-33 (-6%) vs 2020
-9% since 1990-91, when it was 602
Student : Teacher
23.8:1
was 21.5:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 547 | 23 | 23.8:1 | 83% (456) |
| 2023-24 | 521 | 23.2 | 22.5:1 | 80% (415) |
| 2022-23 | 532 | 24.6 | 21.7:1 | 76% (402) |
| 2020-21 | 580 | 27 | 21.5:1 | 76% (443) |
| 2017-18 | 655 | 27.2 | 24.1:1 | 78% (513) |
| 2015-16 | 663 | 26 | 25.5:1 | 78% (520) |
| 2010-11 | 591 | N/A | N/A | 85% (500) |
| 2000-01 | 654 | 32 | 20.4:1 | 69% (453) |
| 1990-91 | 602 | 28 | 21.5:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Heights Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students down 16% (655 to 547); teachers down 15% (27.2 to 23).
About Heights Elementary
Pittsburg, California, is home to Heights Elementary, a medium-sized elementary school. Classes run from kindergarten through 5, and the school has 547 students.
Pittsburg Unified enrolls 10,633 students in 13 schools, including Heights Elementary.
At 72%, Hispanic students outnumber all other groups at Heights Elementary combined. The school is also 10% Black, 8% Asian, 4% multiracial, and 3% White. The Hispanic share of the county population is lower, at 28%. Heights Elementary has a diversity index of 46%, compared with 70% for all US public school students.
The ratio of students to teachers is 23.8:1, with 23 full-time-equivalent teachers on staff. For comparison, elementary schools in California average 22.3:1. The percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 83%. Compared with the 45% average for public schools in Contra Costa County, the school's rate is higher.
allk12 grades Heights Elementary a C+. The grade compares the school only with California public elementary schools, because each state gives its own test.
The model predicts 30.7% for a school in California with Heights Elementary's free or reduced-price lunch share. Heights Elementary posts 31.1%.
In the county around the school, Contra Costa County, median household income is about $127,229, roughly 45% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Heights Elementary is among the 280 public schools in Contra Costa County.
The closest other public school is Hillview Junior High, about 0.5 miles away. There are at least 8 other public schools within five miles. Local comparison: Heights Elementary ranks 2nd of 7 nearby schools, at 31.1% versus a 23.3% average.
Heights Elementary is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels Suburb: Large.
The student count in 2024-25 was 547, 6% below the 580 of 2020-21. The school's ratio rose from 21.5:1 to 23.8:1 between 2020-21 and 2024-25.
Questions about sports schedules, lunch menus, and spirit week can be posted here. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.
Contra Costa County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
1,165,012
Census ACS
Median income
$127,229
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
45%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
280
167,423 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Pittsburg Unified
- Pittsburg Senior HighHigh · 3,403 students
- Hillview Junior HighMiddle · 893 students
- Rancho Medanos Junior HighMiddle · 812 students
- Martin Luther King Jr. Junior HighMiddle · 706 students
- Los Medanos ElementaryElementary · 665 students
- Marina Vista ElementaryElementary · 612 students
Other schools in Pittsburg
- Pittsburg Senior HighHigh · 3,403 students
- Hillview Junior HighMiddle · 893 students
- Rancho Medanos Junior HighMiddle · 812 students
- Martin Luther King Jr. Junior HighMiddle · 706 students
- Los Medanos ElementaryElementary · 665 students
- Delta View ElementaryElementary · 656 students
Other Heights Elementary schools
6 other US public schools in 6 states are named Heights Elementary. Heights Elementary is the 2nd largest of the 7.
- HEIGHTS ELEMENTARY SCHOOLFORT MYERS, FL · 1,057 students
- Heights ElementarySharon, MA · 545 students
- Heights Elementary SchoolLAREDO, TX · 508 students
- Heights Elementary SchoolTEXAS CITY, TX · 412 students
- Heights ElementaryClarkston, WA · 358 students
Nearby schools
- Hillview Junior High0.5 mi · 893
- Los Medanos Elementary0.8 mi · 665
- Highlands Elementary0.9 mi · 480
- Rancho Medanos Junior High1.0 mi · 812
- Parkside Elementary1.2 mi · 565
- Pittsburg Senior High1.3 mi · 3,403
Frequently asked questions
About Heights ElementaryWhat is the total enrollment at Heights Elementary?
Heights Elementary enrolls approximately 547 students in grades KG-05.
Is Heights Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Heights Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-05.
How many teachers does Heights Elementary have?
Heights Elementary employs 23 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 23.8:1.
What is the student diversity at Heights Elementary?
Student demographics at Heights Elementary are roughly 3% White, 72% Hispanic, 10% Black, 8% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Heights Elementary in?
Heights Elementary is part of Pittsburg Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.