Highland Park Elementary School

230 N Cole Ct
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 803 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Highland Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20% in AZ
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Highland Park Elementary School's student population of 803 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
803 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
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School Rankings

Highland Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Park Elementary School is 0.47, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AZ)
#197 out of 1854 schools
(Top 20%)
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54%
32%
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63%
39%
This chart display 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 Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
2%
3%
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Hispanic
21%
47%
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Black
1%
6%
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White
70%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.47
This chart display the diversity score of Highland Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
29%
This chart display 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 Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
4%
9%
This chart display 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 Arizona by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Highland Park Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Park Elementary School is ranked #197 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Highland Park Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Higley Traditional Academy, Chaparral Elementary School, Greenfield Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
803 students attend Highland Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Highland Park Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
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 Arizona state average of 17:1.
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 Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.
In what neighborhood is Highland Park Elementary School located?
Highland Park Elementary School is located in the Carol Rae Ranch neighborhood of Gilbert, AZ. There are 1 other public schools located in Carol Rae Ranch.

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Last Day for Students, 1/2 Day K - 12
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 30%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 54% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education

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