Highland Park Elementary School

900 Park Square Dr
Bloomington, IN 47403
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 367 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highland Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50% in IN
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Highland Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Highland Park Elementary School's student population of 367 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
367 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Highland Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Park Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#1041 out of 1763 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Highland Park Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
34%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Highland Park Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
14%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
12%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
68%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Highland Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Indiana.
0.51
This chart displays the diversity score of Highland Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Park Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Park Elementary School is ranked #1041 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Highland Park Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Summit Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
367 students attend Highland Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Highland Park Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, 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 10:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Park Elementary School offer ?
Highland Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Highland Park Elementary School part of?
Highland Park Elementary School is part of Monroe County Community Sch Corp School District.

School Reviews

5   2/25/2011
This school has a great faculty, and excellent program.
- Posted by Administrator - m.p.m

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 367 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 32%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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