- Enrollment
- 1,750
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Texarkana, TX
Highland Park El
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 484248004847
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park El earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Texarkana · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 92.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park El ranks #5 of 7 schools in Texarkana, TX.
School address
District: Texarkana Isd · Texas
NCES ID 484248004847 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+39 students YoY
Highland Park El grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+10.7%).
Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+39 students YoY 484248004847 · Texarkana, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
427 enr · 15.8:1 · 92.3% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Texas H S (1,750 students)
Highland Park El grew from 364 students in 2022-23 to 403 in 2023-24 (+10.7%). Teacher FTE lost 27.9 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Highland Park El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Texas H S
Texas H S
1,750 students
- Texas Middle
Texas Middle
1,421 students
- Nash El 667
Nash El
667 students
- Wake Village E 539
Wake Village El
539 students
- Digital Academ 471
Digital Academy of Texas
471 students
- This school 427
Highland Park El
427 students
What this shows Highland Park El reports 427 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park El compares
Highland Park El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 92.3% | ▲ 49% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 427 | top 60% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
427
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
92.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,568
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 427 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 53.9%
African American 33.3%
White 8.9%
Two or More 4.0%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.9, Highland Park El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Texarkana Isd reports $13,568 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Park El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Texas H S | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Texas Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Nash El | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wake Village El | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Digital Academy of Texas | Similar size | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,421
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 667
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 539
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 471
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 70/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~427 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park El
How many students attend Highland Park El?
Highland Park El has 427 students enrolled. It is a public school in Texarkana, TX. CCD year-over-year: 364 (2022-23) → 403 (2023-24), up 39.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park El?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park El is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Park El?
92.3% of students at Highland Park El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park El?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park El is Hispanic or Latino at 53.9% of enrollment, in Texarkana, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park El?
Highland Park El has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Highland Park El rank among schools in Texarkana?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park El ranks #5 of 7 schools in Texarkana, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Texarkana on the city page.
What other schools are in Texarkana Isd?
Besides Highland Park El, Texarkana Isd also operates Texas H S (1,750 students), Texas Middle (1,421 students), and Nash El (667 students). See the Texarkana Isd district page for the complete list.