Enrollment
288
Elementary
DISTRICT 303 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HAVRE ELEM·NCES 301356000408
Highland Park School
1207 Washington, Havre, MT 59501 · (406) 265-5554 · Hill County
GRADES PK–01ELEMENTARY33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL288 STUDENTS
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allk12 Grade
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
16.6:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 18.9:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
100%
287 students
DISTRICT 99% · 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 21 | 7% |
| Kindergarten | 123 | 43% |
| Grade 1 | 144 | 50% |
Student demographics
51%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 52% · STATE 40% · 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
Highland Park School→Lincoln-McKinley School
Based on grade levels within Havre Elem. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Highland Park School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park School this school | 288 | 99.7% | N/A |
| Sunnyside School Havre | 354 | 99.2% | N/A |
| Lincoln-McKinley School Havre | 266 | 98.5% | N/A |
| Elrod School Kalispell | 237 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Lincoln Primary Anaconda | 290 | 100.0% | N/A |
| Lillian Peterson School Kalispell | 344 | 100.0% | N/A |
Matched among Montana 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 School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana | In Hill County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 288 | #97 of 421 | #3 of 9 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.6:1 | #127 of 160 | N/A |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 51.4% | #24 of 160 | N/A |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 99.7% | #47 of 226 | N/A |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -1.4% | #106 of 107 | 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
288
-15 (-5%) vs 2020
+91% since 1990-91, when it was 151
Student : Teacher
16.6:1
was 16.8:1
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 | 288 | 17.4 | 16.6:1 | 100% (287) |
| 2023-24 | 273 | 17.4 | 15.7:1 | 99% (270) |
| 2022-23 | 251 | 16.6 | 15.1:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 303 | 18 | 16.8:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 292 | 17.8 | 16.4:1 | 100% (292) |
| 2015-16 | 332 | 17 | 19.5:1 | 54% (180) |
| 2010-11 | 315 | 18 | 17.5:1 | 48% (151) |
| 2000-01 | 242 | 13 | 18.6:1 | 34% (83) |
| 1990-91 | 151 | 6 | 25.2:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Highland Park School.
Since 2017-18: students down 1% (292 to 288); teachers down 2% (17.8 to 17.4).
About Highland Park School
Highland Park School is the name of a high-enrollment elementary school in Havre, Montana. The school serves pre-K through 1. Enrollment is 288 students. It has 72% more students than the average for elementary schools in Montana (about 167).
Highland Park School is one school in Havre Elem, a system of 4 schools with 1,299 students.
Of every 100 students at Highland Park School, about 67 are White. The rest of enrollment is 18% Native American, 8% multiracial, and 7% Hispanic. Among Hill County residents, the White share is about 68%. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 51%.
On staff are 17.4 full-time-equivalent teachers; the student-to-teacher ratio is 16.6:1. Elementary schools in Montana have an average ratio of 11.9:1. About 100% of students at Highland Park School are eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
Hill County is the school's county. There, the median household earns about $52,798 a year, roughly 24% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 16%. Highland Park School shares Hill County with 17 other public schools.
Highland Park School's closest public school neighbor is Havre Middle School, about 0.5 miles away. Counting only straight-line distance, 4 other public schools are within five miles.
Highland Park School is in a town far from an urbanized area, a location NCES labels Town: Remote.
Over the 4 years from 2020-21 to 2024-25, enrollment fell 5%.
The Highland Park School discussion page is a place for homework, tutoring, and testing dates. You can also rate the school on this page.
Hill County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
16,155
Census ACS
Median income
$52,798
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
24%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
2,958 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Havre Elem
- Havre Middle SchoolMiddle · 391 students
- Sunnyside SchoolElementary · 354 students
- Lincoln-McKinley SchoolElementary · 266 students
Other schools in Havre
- Havre High SchoolHigh · 521 students
- Havre Middle SchoolMiddle · 391 students
- Sunnyside SchoolElementary · 354 students
- Lincoln-McKinley SchoolElementary · 266 students
- Cottonwood SchoolElementary · 20 students
- Davey ElementaryElementary · 8 students
Other Highland Park schools
4 other US public schools in 3 states are named Highland Park. Highland Park School is the 3rd largest of the 5.
- Highland Park SchoolLewistown, MT · 159 students
- Highland Park SchoolMiles City, MT · 126 students
- Highland Park SchoolSALT LAKE CITY, UT · 478 students
- Highland Park SchoolManchester, CT · 300 students
Nearby schools
- Havre Middle School0.5 mi · 391
- Sunnyside School1.1 mi · 354
- Havre High School1.3 mi · 521
- Lincoln-McKinley School1.5 mi · 266
- Davey Elementary7.6 mi · 8
- Rocky Boy High School20.0 mi · 125
Frequently asked questions
About Highland Park SchoolHow many students attend Highland Park School?
Highland Park School enrolls approximately 288 students in grades PK-01.
Is Highland Park School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Highland Park School is an elementary school covering grades PK-01.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Highland Park School is approximately 16.6:1 (17 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Highland Park School?
At Highland Park School, the student body is approximately 67% White, 7% Hispanic, 0% Black, 0% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Who oversees Highland Park School?
Highland Park School is overseen by Havre Elem in Hill County.
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