HIGHLAND PARK ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Highland Park El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Upper Darby SD school district, located in Upper Darby, PA with about 795 students offering grade levels from 1st Grade to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, Highland Park El Sch 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 School, located at 8301 West Chester Pike in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, is a public school serving students in the Upper Darby School District. As part of a diverse and large suburban school system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills and the social-emotional development of its students. It serves as a community hub for the Highland Park neighborhood, aiming to prepare children for success in their middle school years and beyond through a structured curriculum and faculty commitment.

The school operates within the broader mission of the Upper Darby School District, which prioritizes equity, inclusivity, and academic excellence for its highly diverse student population. Highland Park Elementary typically focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for a modern educational landscape. By offering various programs and initiatives, the school strives to create an engaging atmosphere where students from a wide range of backgrounds can thrive and build the necessary skills for lifelong learning.

For more information, contact Highland Park El Sch at (610) 853-4530 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.