Enrollment
236
Elementary
DISTRICT 368 · STATE 480
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MUSCLE SHOALS CITY·NCES 010252001060
Highland Park Elementary School
714 Elmhurst St, Muscle Shoals, AL 35661 · (256) 389-2620 · Colbert County
GRADES 01–02ELEMENTARY13-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL236 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
17.8:1
13 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 17.6:1 · STATE 17.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
45%
106 students
DISTRICT 34% · STATE 58%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 1 | 119 | 50% |
| Grade 2 | 117 | 50% |
Student demographics
55%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 53% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Muscle Shoals City. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
QUIET COMMUNITY
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| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Elementary School this school | 236 | 44.9% | N/A |
| Thurston T Nelson Primary School Scottsboro | 257 | 42.4% | N/A |
| Webster Elementary School Muscle Shoals | 234 | 40.6% | N/A |
| Randolph Elementary School Randolph | 225 | 49.3% | 50.7% |
| Buhl Elementary School Buhl | 206 | 48.1% | 60.4% |
| Delta Elementary School Bay Minette | 228 | 47.8% | 47.5% |
Matched among Alabama elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Highland Park Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Alabama | In Colbert County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 236 | #624 of 709 | #9 of 12 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 17.8:1 | #437 of 655 | #11 of 11 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 55.0% | #234 of 658 | #6 of 11 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 44.9% | #533 of 696 | #9 of 12 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +10.3% | #129 of 262 | N/A |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
236
+32 (+16%) vs 2020
-41% since 1990-91, when it was 402
Student : Teacher
17.8:1
was 15.7:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 236 | 13.3 | 17.8:1 | 45% (106) |
| 2023-24 | 226 | 15.3 | 14.8:1 | 51% (116) |
| 2022-23 | 221 | 14.3 | 15.5:1 | 52% (114) |
| 2020-21 | 204 | 13 | 15.7:1 | 33% (67) |
| 2017-18 | 214 | 15.3 | 14.0:1 | 47% (100) |
| 2015-16 | 216 | 15 | 14.4:1 | 45% (97) |
| 2010-11 | 193 | 14 | 13.8:1 | 40% (78) |
| 2000-01 | 174 | 12 | 14.5:1 | 36% (62) |
| 1990-91 | 402 | 19 | 21.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Highland Park Elementary School.
Since 2017-18: students up 10% (214 to 236); teachers down 13% (15.3 to 13.3).
About Highland Park Elementary School
Highland Park Elementary School is a public small elementary school in Muscle Shoals, Alabama. Its grade span covers grades 1 through 2, with 236 students on the rolls. Elementary schools in Alabama average about 480 students, which makes this school 51% below average.
Muscle Shoals City has 2,979 students spread across 6 schools.
At Highland Park Elementary School, 64% of students are White. The school is also 15% Black, 11% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 2% Asian. That is lower than the 77% White share among all Colbert County residents. The diversity index for Highland Park Elementary School is 55%. For US public schools as a whole it is 70%.
Highland Park Elementary School lists 13.3 full-time-equivalent teachers; that is about 17.8 students per teacher. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Alabama is 17.0:1. About 45% of students at Highland Park Elementary School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
In the surrounding county, Colbert County, median household income comes to about $60,628, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 22% of adults, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 14%. The county's public schools total 25, with about 8,178 students.
Measured in a straight line, McBride Elementary School is about 0.7 miles from Highland Park Elementary School. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Locale data from NCES put Highland Park Elementary School inside a principal city with a population under 100,000 (City: Small).
From 204 students in 2020-21, enrollment rose to 236 by 2024-25. From 2020-21 to 2024-25, the ratio increased from 15.7:1 to 17.8:1.
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Colbert County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
58,022
Census ACS
Median income
$60,628
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
22%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
14%
Below federal line
Schools in county
25
8,178 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Muscle Shoals City
- Muscle Shoals High SchoolHigh · 864 students
- McBride Elementary SchoolElementary · 647 students
- Muscle Shoals Middle SchoolMiddle · 642 students
- Howell Graves PreschoolElementary · 356 students
- Webster Elementary SchoolElementary · 234 students
- Muscle Shoals Career AcademyHigh
Other schools in Muscle Shoals
- Muscle Shoals High SchoolHigh · 864 students
- McBride Elementary SchoolElementary · 647 students
- Muscle Shoals Middle SchoolMiddle · 642 students
- Howell Graves PreschoolElementary · 356 students
- Webster Elementary SchoolElementary · 234 students
- Muscle Shoals Career AcademyHigh
Other Highland Park Elementary schools
22 other US public schools in 15 states are named Highland Park Elementary. Highland Park Elementary School is the 21st largest of the 23.
- Highland Park ElementaryGILBERT, AZ · 787 students
- Highland Park Elementary SchoolUpper Darby, PA · 737 students
- Highland Park Elementary SchoolPFLUGERVILLE, TX · 706 students
- Highland Park Elementary SchoolBroken Arrow, OK · 654 students
- Highland Park Elementary SchoolAUSTIN, TX · 649 students
Nearby schools
- McBride Elementary School0.7 mi · 647
- Muscle Shoals Middle School0.7 mi · 642
- Muscle Shoals High School1.0 mi · 864
- Howell Graves Preschool1.5 mi · 356
- Deshler Middle School1.9 mi · 336
- G W Trenholm Primary School2.2 mi · 413
Frequently asked questions
About Highland Park Elementary SchoolHow large is Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School enrolls approximately 236 students in grades 01-02.
What grades does Highland Park Elementary School serve?
Highland Park Elementary School serves grades 01-02.
How many teachers does Highland Park Elementary School have?
Highland Park Elementary School employs 13 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 17.8:1.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Highland Park Elementary School?
At Highland Park Elementary School, the student body is approximately 64% White, 11% Hispanic, 15% Black, 2% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School is overseen by Muscle Shoals City in Colbert County.
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