At a glance
Reported students
236
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
13.25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama elementary enrollment
11th percentile
Compared with 696 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
499
Highland Park Elementary School: 236 reported students.
State peer staffing position
68th percentile
17.8:1 reported; state peer median 16.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 216
- Teachers (FTE)
- 23
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.4:1
What the reported data says about Highland Park Elementary School
Highland Park Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–02 in Muscle Shoals. It is one of 7 current school records connected to Muscle Shoals City. NCES reports 236 students for 2024–25.
Among 696 elementary schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 471 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 11th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.8:1, close to the Alabama median of 16.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (64%) and Black (14.8%). English learners represent 4.6% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.5%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Highland Park Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 17.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 13.25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0.5 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.6%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.5%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 44.9%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0.5
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White64%
- Hispanic11%
- Black14.8%
- Asian2.1%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Muscle Shoals City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Webster Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 01–02
234 reported students
Howell Graves Preschool
Elementary · Grades PK–KG
356 reported students
McBride Elementary School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
647 reported students
Muscle Shoals Career Academy
High · Grades 09–12
Enrollment not reported
Muscle Shoals Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
642 reported students
Muscle Shoals High School
High · Grades 09–12
864 reported students
Public schools near Highland Park Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| McBride Elementary School Elementary · Muscle Shoals City | 03–05 | 647 | 0.7 mi |
| Howell Graves Preschool Elementary · Muscle Shoals City | PK–KG | 356 | 1.5 mi |
| G W Trenholm Primary School Elementary · Tuscumbia City | PK–02 | 413 | 2.2 mi |
| WA Threadgill Primary School Elementary · Sheffield City | PK–02 | 344 | 2.6 mi |
| Webster Elementary School Elementary · Muscle Shoals City | 01–02 | 234 | 2.7 mi |
| L E Willson Elementary School Elementary · Sheffield City | 03–06 | 253 | 2.9 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park Elementary School
What grades does Highland Park Elementary School serve?
Highland Park Elementary School reports grades 01–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Muscle Shoals City.
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School reported 236 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 11th percentile among 696 Alabama elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 216 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 17.8:1, based on 236 students and 13.25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 16.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Highland Park Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highland Park Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Muscle Shoals City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Highland Park Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
44.9% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Highland Park Elementary School in?
Highland Park Elementary School is part of Muscle Shoals City, based in Muscle Shoals, AL, which operates 7 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highland Park Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include McBride Elementary School (0.7 mi), Howell Graves Preschool (1.5 mi), G W Trenholm Primary School (2.2 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.