HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Highland Park Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Muscle Shoals City school district, located in Muscle Shoals, AL with about 214 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 2nd Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 15 teachers, Highland Park Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Highland Park Elementary School, located at 714 Elmhurst St in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Muscle Shoals City Schools district. The school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment designed to meet the developmental needs of young students. By focusing on core educational standards, the school aims to build a strong academic base while fostering the social and emotional growth of its student body within the local community.
Beyond the classroom, Highland Park Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong communication between educators and families. As part of the Muscle Shoals City Schools system, the institution aligns its curriculum with the district's broader goals of excellence and preparation for future academic success. Parents and community members can stay informed regarding school news, academic calendars, and district policies through the official school system website at http://www.mscs.k12.al.us.
For more information, contact Highland Park Elementary School at (256) 389-2620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(256) 389-2620
http://www.mscs.k12.al.us
HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Muscle Shoals, AL with about 214 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Muscle Shoals City
- Total Students:
- 214
- Teachers:
- 15.25
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 214 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 70% of the student body.
- White
- 70.1%
- Black or African American
- 15.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.5%
- Two or more races
- 5.1%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 51.9%
- Male
- 48.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.