Serving 698 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Highland Park Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 27%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 698 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in OK
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Highland Park Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Highland Park Elementary School's student population of 698 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 38 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
698 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
38 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Highland Park Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,680 schools in Oklahoma (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Highland Park Elementary School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.73. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#264 out of 1680 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
27%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
American Indian
8%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
3%
8%
White
57%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
18%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Highland Park Elementary School's ranking?
Highland Park Elementary School is ranked #264 out of 1,680 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Oklahoma.
What schools are Highland Park Elementary School often compared to?
Highland Park Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Central Elementary School, Northwest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% OK state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 27% OK state average).
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
698 students attend Highland Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Highland Park Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are American Indian, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Highland Park Elementary School offer ?
Highland Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Highland Park Elementary School part of?
Highland Park Elementary School is part of Broken Arrow School District.
School Reviews
5 8/25/2010
My Step son goes there and all the staff seems to be very nice people... His teacher is the sweetest lady i have ever met... I like the effort they put into each child's interest and learning... I love how cautious and protective they are on who drops off and picks up each kid... That was what won me over!!!
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