Serving 410 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Highland Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 410 students
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Park Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Lenoir City school district, covering approximately 238.9 square miles. Most families live within a typical driving distance of 10-15 minutes, with an average distance of 6.8 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 21.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Highland Park Elementary School's student population of 410 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
410 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
29 teachers
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Park Elementary School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#332 out of 1728 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
12%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
82%
57%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.6%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Park Elementary School is ranked #332 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Highland Park Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eaton Elementary School, Lenoir City Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
410 students attend Highland Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Highland Park Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Highland Park Elementary School offer ?
Highland Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Park Elementary School part of?
Highland Park Elementary School is part of Loudon County School District.
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