HIGHLAND PARK ELEM.

HIGHLAND PARK ELEM. is a public elementary school that is part of the LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII school district, located in LEE'S SUMMIT, MO with about 558 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 6th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, HIGHLAND PARK ELEM. has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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 in Lee's Summit, Missouri, is a public elementary school serving the local community within the Lee's Summit R-VII School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, emphasizing both academic excellence and the holistic development of its students. By focusing on fundamental skills in core subjects while integrating character education, the school aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors and beyond.

As a central hub for the surrounding neighborhood, Highland Park Elementary places a strong value on community involvement and parent-teacher collaboration. The school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities and resources designed to cater to diverse learning styles and interests. With a mission rooted in student-centered instruction, the faculty and staff work to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to be curious, collaborative, and accountable members of the school community.

For more information, contact HIGHLAND PARK ELEM. at (816) 986-2250 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

400 SE MILLSTONE AVE
LEE'S SUMMIT, MO 64063-2655
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HIGHLAND PARK ELEM. is a public school in LEE'S SUMMIT, MO with about 558 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
LEE'S SUMMIT R-VII
Total Students:
558
Teachers:
34.45
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
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 558 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HIGHLAND PARK ELEM. is predominantly White, representing about 78% of the student body.

White
78.1%
Hispanic/Latino
6.5%
Two or more races
5.7%
Black or African American
5.0%
Asian
3.8%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.9%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

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.