Serving 654 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 57% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 654 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Park Elementary serves the east part of Broken Arrow, OK, encompassing an area of approximately 18 square miles. Families typically live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with an average distance of 3.3 miles to the zone's edge, reaching up to 4.8 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Highland Park Elementary School's student population of 654 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
654 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Highland Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,652 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Park Elementary School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#170 out of 1652 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
25%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
6%
11%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Black
4%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
White
53%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
21%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)21.3%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
49%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Park Elementary School is ranked #170 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Highland Park Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwest Elementary School, Central Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
654 students attend Highland Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Highland Park Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Two or more races, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Black, 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 Oklahoma state average of 15:1.
What grades does Highland Park Elementary School offer ?
Highland Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Highland Park Elementary School part of?
Highland Park Elementary School is part of Broken Arrow School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
My Step son goes there and all the staff seems to be very nice people... His teacher is the sweetest lady i have ever met... I like the effort they put into each child's interest and learning... I love how cautious and protective they are on who drops off and picks up each kid... That was what won me over!!!
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