Highland Park Elementary School

714 Elmhurst St
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Highland Park Elementary School serves 204 students in grades 1-2.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Highland Park Elementary School's student population of 204 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
204 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Highland Park Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
3%
2%
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Hispanic
6%
9%
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Black
14%
32%
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White
70%
53%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.49
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
48%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
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Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Highland Park Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
204 students attend Highland Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Highland Park Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Park Elementary School offer ?
Highland Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Highland Park Elementary School part of?
Highland Park Elementary School is part of Muscle Shoals City School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 204 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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