HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Highland Park Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Gilbert Unified District (4239) school district, located in Gilbert, AZ with about 875 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 49 teachers, Highland Park Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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, located on North Cole Drive in Gilbert, Arizona, is part of the Gilbert Public Schools district. The school serves a local community of elementary-aged students, providing a foundational education focused on academic growth, social development, and personal responsibility. It is characterized by its commitment to fostering a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential through a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science.
Beyond academics, Highland Park Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and school spirit, often acting as a central hub for neighborhood families. By leveraging the resources of the larger Gilbert Public Schools system, the campus offers a range of programs and extracurricular activities designed to enrich the student experience. For those interested in enrollment, specific school policies, or current academic initiatives, the school’s official website serves as the primary resource for news, event calendars, and communication between staff and parents.
For more information, contact Highland Park Elementary at (480) 832-3034 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Gilbert, AZ 85234
(480) 832-3034
http://www.gilbertschools.net
HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Gilbert, AZ with about 875 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Gilbert Unified District (4239)
- Total Students:
- 875
- Teachers:
- 49.9
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 875 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.
- White
- 77.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 14.5%
- Two or more races
- 3.4%
- Asian
- 2.5%
- Black or African American
- 1.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.7%
- Male
- 52.3%
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.