Highland Park School

www.mpspride.org/

318 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Highland Park School, located at 397 Porter Street in Manchester, Connecticut, is a public elementary school serving students in the Manchester Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of a strong school community. By focusing on the unique needs of its diverse student body, Highland Park aims to prepare young learners for future success through a comprehensive curriculum and collaborative teaching practices.

The school is well-integrated into the broader Manchester educational system, often emphasizing the "MPS Pride" motto that reflects the district’s dedication to excellence, equity, and student engagement. Beyond core academics, Highland Park encourages family involvement and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience. Through its official website, the school provides parents and guardians with access to essential resources, district updates, and information regarding school events, ensuring transparent communication and ongoing support for the entire school family.

318

Total Students

29.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

51.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Park School
Demographic	Student Count
White	113
Hispanic	115
Black	62
Asian	19
Two or More	9

Hispanic
115 (36.2 %)
White
113 (35.5 %)
Black
62 (19.5 %)
Asian
19 (6.0 %)
Two or More
9 (2.8 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Manchester School District
Phone:	(860)647-3430
Website:	http://www.mpspride.org/
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	318
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	149
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	14

* 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

Kindergarten 69

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 51