At a glance
Reported students
288
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
17.4
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–02
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Montana elementary enrollment
77th percentile
Compared with 416 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
321
Highland Park School: 288 reported students.
State peer staffing position
90th percentile
16.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.1:1. 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
- 296
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.8:1
What the reported data says about Highland Park School
Highland Park School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–02 in Havre. It is one of 4 current school records connected to Havre Elem. NCES reports 288 students for 2024–25.
Among 416 elementary schools in Montana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 121 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 77th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.6:1, above the Montana median of 12.1:1 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 (66.7%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (17.7%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 4.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Highland Park School
- 1How do the reported 16.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 17.4 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 1 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
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 4.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- 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
- White66.7%
- Hispanic6.6%
- Black0.3%
- Asian0.3%
- American Indian / Alaska Native17.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial8%
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
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 Havre Elem
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lincoln-McKinley School
Elementary · Grades 02–03
266 reported students
Sunnyside School
Elementary · Grades KG–08
354 reported students
Havre Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
391 reported students
Public schools near Highland Park 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Havre Middle School Middle · Havre Elem | 06–08 | 391 | 0.5 mi |
| Sunnyside School Elementary · Havre Elem | KG–08 | 354 | 1.1 mi |
| Havre High School High · Havre H S | 09–12 | 521 | 1.3 mi |
| Lincoln-McKinley School Elementary · Havre Elem | 02–03 | 266 | 1.5 mi |
| Davey Elementary Elementary · Davey Elem | PK–08 | 8 | 7.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park School
What grades does Highland Park School serve?
Highland Park School reports grades PK–02 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Havre Elem.
How many students attend Highland Park School?
Highland Park School reported 288 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 77th percentile among 416 Montana elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 296 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highland Park School?
The calculated ratio is 16.6:1, based on 288 students and 17.4 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Montana median for the same school level is 12.1:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Highland Park School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Highland Park School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on Havre Elem attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Highland Park School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.7% 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 School in?
Highland Park School is part of Havre Elem, based in Havre, MT, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Highland Park School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Havre Middle School (0.5 mi), Sunnyside School (1.1 mi), Havre High School (1.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.