Highland Park Elementary

highlandpark.gilbertschools.net/

819 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

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.

819

Total Students

51.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	570
Hispanic	168
Black	12
Asian	17
Two or More	50
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
570 (69.6 %)
Hispanic
168 (20.5 %)
Two or More
50 (6.1 %)
Asian
17 (2.1 %)
Black
12 (1.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.1 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Phone:	(480)832-3034
Website:	http://highlandpark.gilbertschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	819
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 22

Kindergarten 108

Grade 1 107

Grade 2 120

Grade 3 109

Grade 4 117

Grade 5 119

Grade 6 117