Highland Park Elementary School serves 236 students in grades 1-2.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 1-2
- Enrollment: 236 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 36%
- Attendance Zone: Highland Park Elementary School serves the west part of Muscle Shoals, AL, covering an area of approximately 4.6 square miles. Families within the attendance zone can typically reach the school within 5 to 10 minutes, with an average distance of 1.4 miles from the school to the zone's edge, and the furthest point being 2.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Park Elementary School's student population of 236 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
236 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
Year Founded
1958
School Motto
A Great Place To Learn
School Rankings
The diversity score of Highland Park Elementary School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
11%
12%
Black
15%
31%
White
64%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.7%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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, Mcbride Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
236 students attend Highland Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
64% of Highland Park Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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