Serving 505 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Park Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to 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 (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 505 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 33% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Highland Park Elementary serves the eastern part of Stillwater, OK, covering an area of approximately 32.2 square miles. Most families can expect a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edges of the attendance zone located about 8 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
School Overview
Highland Park Elementary School's student population of 505 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
505 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Rankings
Highland Park Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% 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
#945 out of 1652 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
31%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
4%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
17%
21%
Black
8%
8%
White
53%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
17%
14%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
74%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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 #945 out of 1,652 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Highland Park Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Skyline Elementary School, Richmond Elementary School, Will Rogers Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 18% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
505 students attend Highland Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Highland Park Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 17% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to 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 Stillwater School District.
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