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Cole Elementary
Elementary School · San Bernardino City Unified
1331 Cole Ave., Highland, CA 92346
Enrollment
397
Student-Teacher
22.1:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
397
Student-Teacher
22.1:1
Score
5.2
Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#6,996 of 9,539
In Highland
#11 of 13
public schools
In district
#53 of 71
San Bernardino City Unified
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About Cole Elementary
Cole Elementary is a public elementary school in Highland, CA, part of San Bernardino City Unified. Cole Elementary serves approximately 397 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-6th, and has a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Cole Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,996 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Cole Elementary show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 5.2 · Average
- District avg 5.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at Cole Elementary sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Cole Elementary runs 22.1:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
49% of students at Cole Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Cole Elementary — Students at Cole Elementary score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
↓ DecliningAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.2/10.
How Cole Elementary Compares
See how Cole Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Programs & Offerings
Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more
Location
1331 Cole Ave., Highland, CA 92346
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Cole Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Highland Grove Elementary (rated 7.6/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is Emmerton Elementary (rated 6.9/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby San Bernardino), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Thompson Elementary (rated 6.8/10, 0.5 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Highland, see our Highland schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.8 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Highland Pacific Elementary Highland | 0.4 mi | 3.7 |
| ST ADELAIDE ACADEMY Highland | 0.4 mi | 6.1 |
| San Andreas High Highland | 0.5 mi | 6.3 |
| Thompson Elementary Highland | 0.5 mi | 6.8 |
| HIGHLAND CHURCH DAY CARE CENTER Highland | 0.6 mi | — |
| Cypress Elementary Highland | 0.8 mi | 5.4 |
| St. Adelaide School Highland | 0.9 mi | — |
| New Vision Middle Ontario | 1.0 mi | 5.5 |
| Entrepreneur High Ontario | 1.0 mi | 4.6 |
| Oehl Elementary Highland | 1.2 mi | 5.3 |
| Serrano Middle Highland | 1.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Lankershim Elementary Highland | 1.4 mi | 4.6 |
| Emmerton Elementary San Bernardino | 1.5 mi | 6.9 |
| San Gorgonio High San Bernardino | 1.5 mi | 6.5 |
| Colonel Joseph C. Rodriguez PREP Academy San Bernardino | 1.7 mi | 8.9 |
| Highland Grove Elementary Highland | 1.8 mi | 7.6 |
| Beattie Middle Highland | 1.8 mi | 7.0 |
| iEmpire Academy Ontario | 1.8 mi | 6.5 |
| Barton Elementary San Bernardino | 1.9 mi | 3.8 |
| Warm Springs Elementary San Bernardino | 1.8 mi | 5.6 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92346 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$84,818
Median Home Value
$461,500
Median Rent
$1,654/mo
Population
56,956
College Educated
25.2%
Homeownership
67.4%
Avg Commute
28.4 min
Poverty Rate
12.3%
Median Age
36
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| Apple Blossom Sebastopol, CA | 5.2 |
| Beamer Elementary Woodland, CA | 5.2 |
| Benjamin F. Beswick Elementary Tustin, CA | 5.2 |
| Bernhard Marks Elementary Dos Palos, CA | 5.2 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Cole Elementary
What grades does Cole Elementary serve?
Cole Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Cole Elementary?
Cole Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 397 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cole Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Cole Elementary is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cole Elementary rank in CA?
Cole Elementary ranks #6,996 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cole Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Cole Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cole Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cole Elementary has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cole Elementary a charter school?
No, Cole Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cole Elementary a Title I school?
No, Cole Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cole Elementary?
95.2% of students at Cole Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 397
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 18
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.2%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- San Bernardino County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 49.1%
- Phone
- (909) 388-6510
Resources & Links
District
San Bernardino City Unified- District Enrollment
- 44,712
- Schools in District
- 76
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $21,064
- District Rank
- #53 of 71
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