Serving 307 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Highland Park Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Wyoming for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 54%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Wyoming state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wyoming state average of 23% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 307 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in WY
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wyoming for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Highland Park Elementary School's student population of 307 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
307 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland Park Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 311 schools in Wyoming (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Park Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#14 out of 311 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
54%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
American Indian
1%
3%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
6%
14%
Black
n/a
1%
White
87%
77%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Park Elementary School is ranked #14 out of 311 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Wyoming.
What schools are Highland Park Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry A. Coffeen Elementary School, Meadowlark Elementary School, Sagebrush Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% WY state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 54% WY state average).
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
307 students attend Highland Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Highland Park Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Wyoming state average of 11:1.
What grades does Highland Park Elementary School offer ?
Highland Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Park Elementary School part of?
Highland Park Elementary School is part of Sheridan County School District #2.
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