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What's the most underrated thing about HIGHLAND PARK EL that outsiders don't know?
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Enrollment
547
Elementary
DISTRICT 644 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·NEDERLAND ISD·NCES 483228003578
Highland Park Elementary School
200 S 6TH ST, NEDERLAND, TX 77627 · (409) 722-0236 · Jefferson County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY22-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL547 STUDENTS
A-
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Scored higher than 78% of Texas public elementary schools
- A-Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- C-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
36 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 16.0:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
50%
274 students
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 65%
Community
1
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 | 52 | 10% |
| Kindergarten | 60 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 93 | 17% |
| Grade 2 | 89 | 16% |
| Grade 3 | 88 | 16% |
| Grade 4 | 85 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 80 | 15% |
This year's kindergarten class (60) is 25% smaller than its 5th grade class (80).
Student demographics
66%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 66% · 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
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
79.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +39.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
71.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +31.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 79 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 71 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 39 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 31 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 45.0% | 34.0% | 15.0% | 6.0% |
| Mathematics | 33.0% | 38.0% | 17.0% | 12.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 79.0% | 71.0% |
| 2024-25 | 76.0% | 68.0% |
| 2023-24 | 69.0% | 52.0% |
| 2022-23 | 76.0% | 78.0% |
| 2021-22 | 59.0% | 59.0% |
| 2020-21 | 40.0% | 40.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
59.5%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
52.3%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+7.3pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 60% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 52% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Highland Park Elementary School
Highland Park Elementary School's state test result (59.5% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Park Elementary School this school | 547 | 50.1% | 59.5% |
| James H Ross Elementary School LEAGUE CITY | 510 | 48.2% | 53.0% |
| O'Bryant Primary School BELLVILLE | 563 | 49.4% | 42.5% |
| Hill Elementary School ARLINGTON | 557 | 47.0% | 48.4% |
| Clear Lake City Elementary School HOUSTON | 507 | 49.7% | 56.4% |
| Woodland Hills Elementary School KINGWOOD | 550 | 51.8% | 50.1% |
Matched among Texas 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 Texas | In Jefferson County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 59.5% | #790 of 4,401 | #3 of 34 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 71.0% | #390 of 4,466 ▲ 95 | #3 of 34 no change |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 79.0% | #305 of 4,466 ▲ 155 | #1 of 34 ▲ 1 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -2.0pp | #990 of 3,998 | #10 of 29 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 547 | #2,069 of 4,938 | #18 of 40 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.2:1 | #2,640 of 4,622 | #13 of 36 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 65.5% | #925 of 4,628 | #4 of 38 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 50.1% | #3,575 of 4,789 | #34 of 39 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +0.9% | #1,251 of 1,307 | #15 of 16 |
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
547
+97 (+22%) vs 2020
0% since 1990-91, when it was 545
Student : Teacher
15.2:1
was 14.1:1
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 | 547 | 36 | 15.2:1 | 50% (274) |
| 2023-24 | 549 | 34 | 16.1:1 | 53% (293) |
| 2022-23 | 432 | 31 | 13.9:1 | 53% (231) |
| 2020-21 | 450 | 32 | 14.1:1 | 49% (221) |
| 2017-18 | 542 | 32 | 16.9:1 | 43% (234) |
| 2015-16 | 499 | 31 | 16.1:1 | 37% (185) |
| 2010-11 | 481 | 29 | 16.6:1 | 44% (211) |
| 2000-01 | 487 | 32 | 15.2:1 | 27% (133) |
| 1990-91 | 545 | 30 | 18.2:1 | 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 1% (542 to 547); teachers up 12% (32 to 36).
About Highland Park Elementary School
A mid-sized elementary school in NEDERLAND, Texas, Highland Park Elementary School is part of NEDERLAND ISD. It reports enrollment of 547 students in pre-K through 5.
Enrollment across the 8 schools in NEDERLAND ISD totals 5,317 students.
The student body at Highland Park Elementary School has no majority group. White students lead at 46%. The remaining shares are 35% Hispanic, 10% Black, 5% multiracial, and 3% Asian. A diversity index of 66% means there is a 66% chance two randomly chosen students at Highland Park Elementary School are from different groups.
Staffing at Highland Park Elementary School comes to 36 full-time-equivalent teachers, or 15.2:1. The ratio is within a point of the 15.1:1 average for elementary schools in Texas. On the income side, 50% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The 71% average for public schools in Jefferson County is 21 points higher.
Highland Park Elementary School earns an A- on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 78% of Texas public elementary schools.
After adjusting for student poverty, Highland Park Elementary School lands between the top and bottom 10% of Texas schools. Its average proficiency rate across its state test results is 59.5%; the prediction is 52.3%.
In Jefferson County, where the school is located, the median household earns about $60,026 a year, 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 16% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in Jefferson County number 92, with about 42,825 students.
Among nearby public schools, Langham Elementary School is closest at about 0.8 miles. Highland Park Elementary School is one of several public schools in the area, with at least 8 others within five miles. The school's 59.5% average proficiency ranks 3rd among 7 nearby schools.
Federal data place Highland Park Elementary School in the Suburb: Mid-size locale, which means it is in a suburban area outside a principal city, within an urbanized area with a population between 100,000 and 250,000.
A 22% gain took enrollment from 450 in 2020-21 to 547 in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 14.1:1 to 15.2:1.
This page is a place to ask questions and share updates about fundraisers, report cards, and school supplies at Highland Park Elementary School. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Jefferson County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
253,878
Census ACS
Median income
$60,026
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
92
42,825 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in NEDERLAND ISD
- Nederland High SchoolHigh · 1,500 students
- Helena Park Elementary SchoolElementary · 760 students
- Hillcrest Elementary SchoolElementary · 717 students
- Wilson Middle SchoolMiddle · 678 students
- Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 556 students
- Langham Elementary SchoolElementary · 553 students
Other schools in NEDERLAND
- Nederland High SchoolHigh · 1,500 students
- Helena Park Elementary SchoolElementary · 760 students
- Hillcrest Elementary SchoolElementary · 717 students
- Wilson Middle SchoolMiddle · 678 students
- Central Middle SchoolMiddle · 556 students
- Langham Elementary SchoolElementary · 553 students
Other Highland Park Elementary schools
22 other US public schools in 15 states are named Highland Park Elementary. Highland Park Elementary School is the 6th largest of the 23.
- Highland Park Elementary SchoolPFLUGERVILLE, TX · 706 students
- Highland Park Elementary SchoolAUSTIN, TX · 649 students
- Highland Park Elementary SchoolTEXARKANA, TX · 427 students
- Highland Park Elementary SchoolSAN ANTONIO, TX · 354 students
- Highland Park Elementary SchoolAMARILLO, TX · 342 students
Nearby schools
- Langham Elementary School0.8 mi · 553
- Central Middle School0.9 mi · 556
- Alter School1.3 mi · 2
- Port Neches Primary School1.3 mi · 574
- Hillcrest Elementary School1.4 mi · 717
- Wilson Middle School1.6 mi · 678
Frequently asked questions
About Highland Park Elementary SchoolHow many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School enrolls approximately 547 students in grades PK-05.
Is Highland Park Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Highland Park Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-05.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary School?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary School is approximately 15.2:1 (36 FTE teachers).
How diverse is Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School reports a student body of 46% White, 35% Hispanic, 10% Black, 3% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Highland Park Elementary School public or private?
Highland Park Elementary School is a public K-12 school, overseen by NEDERLAND ISD.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.