Highland Park Elementary School

714 Elmhurst St
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Highland Park Elementary School serves 226 students in grades 1-2. 
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Highland Park Elementary School's student population of 226 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has declined by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-2
Total Students
226 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Highland Park Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Highland Park Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
10%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
15%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Highland Park Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Highland Park Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
46%
56%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Highland Park Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are Highland Park Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Webster Elementary School by visitors of our site.
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
226 students attend Highland Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Highland Park Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Highland Park Elementary School offer ?
Highland Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-2
What school district is Highland Park Elementary School part of?
Highland Park Elementary School is part of Muscle Shoals City School District.

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Date
Spring Break - No School
March 24, 2025 (Monday)

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 1-2
  • Enrollment: 226 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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