At a glance
Reported students
478
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
27.13
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
17.6:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Utah elementary enrollment
42nd percentile
Compared with 612 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
409.5
Highland Park School: 478 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
17.6:1 reported; state peer median 20.9:1. 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
- 520
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 17:1
What the reported data says about Highland Park School
Highland Park School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–06 in Salt Lake City. It is one of 36 current school records connected to Salt Lake District. NCES reports 478 students for 2024–25.
Among 612 elementary schools in Utah with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 511.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 42nd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 17.6:1, below the Utah median of 20.9:1 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 (81%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.4%). English learners represent 2.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.7%. 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 17.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 27.13 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 2.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 12.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.2
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.2
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.18
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White81%
- Hispanic9.4%
- Black1.3%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander2.1%
- Multiracial5.4%
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 Salt Lake District
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Nibley Park School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
483 reported students
Liberty School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
473 reported students
Indian Hills School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
467 reported students
Uintah School
Elementary · Grades KG–06
464 reported students
Dilworth School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
463 reported students
Edison School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
459 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosecrest School Elementary · Granite District | PK–06 | 334 | 1.1 mi |
| Dilworth School Elementary · Salt Lake District | PK–06 | 463 | 1.3 mi |
| William Penn School Elementary · Granite District | KG–06 | 615 | 1.4 mi |
| Nibley Park School Elementary · Salt Lake District | PK–08 | 483 | 1.4 mi |
| Olene Walker Elementary Elementary · Granite District | PK–06 | 712 | 1.6 mi |
| Canyon Rim Academy Elementary · Charter · Canyon Rim Academy | KG–06 | 524 | 1.6 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park School
What grades does Highland Park School serve?
Highland Park School reports grades KG–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Salt Lake District.
How many students attend Highland Park School?
Highland Park School reported 478 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 42nd percentile among 612 Utah elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 520 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Highland Park School?
The calculated ratio is 17.6:1, based on 478 students and 27.13 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Utah median for the same school level is 20.9:1. 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 and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Salt Lake District attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Highland Park School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
19.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. 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 Salt Lake District, based in Salt Lake City, UT, which operates 36 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 Rosecrest School (1.1 mi), Dilworth School (1.3 mi), William Penn School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.