Highland Park Elementary School

900 Park Square Dr
Bloomington, IN 47403

367 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Highland Park Elementary School, located at 900 Park Square Dr. in Bloomington, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Monroe County Community School Corporation. The school is known for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Highland Park aims to provide a well-rounded experience that prepares young learners for the transition to middle school while encouraging them to become active, responsible members of their local community.

Beyond its core academics, the school benefits from its location in Bloomington, a community that places a high value on public education. Highland Park is often characterized by a strong partnership between dedicated faculty, engaged parents, and a supportive neighborhood. Through various extracurricular activities, school events, and a commitment to inclusive teaching practices, the school strives to create a welcoming atmosphere where students from diverse backgrounds can thrive and build the essential skills needed for long-term success.

367

Total Students

34.7

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	26
Black	46
Asian	8
Two or More	35
American Indian	2

White
250 (68.1 %)
Black
46 (12.5 %)
Two or More
35 (9.5 %)
Hispanic
26 (7.1 %)
Asian
8 (2.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.5 %)

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:	Monroe County Community Sch Corp
Phone:	(812)825-7673
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	367
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	206
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 21

Kindergarten 47

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 38

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 48