- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Muscle Shoals, AL
Highland Park Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Highland Park Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 010252001060
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 6
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Highland Park Elementary School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median.
- #2 of 3
- elementary schools in Muscle Shoals · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- students per teacher
- 45.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Highland Park Elementary School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Muscle Shoals, AL.
School address
District: Muscle Shoals City · Alabama
NCES ID 010252001060 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Highland Park Elementary School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 010252001060 · Muscle Shoals, AL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
236 enr · 16.9:1 · 45.7% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Muscle Shoals High School (864 students)
Highland Park Elementary School held near 226 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 14.3 → 15.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Highland Park Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals High School
864 students
- Mcbride Elemen
Mcbride Elementary School
647 students
- Muscle Shoals
Muscle Shoals Middle School
642 students
- Howell Graves
Howell Graves Preschool
356 students
- This school 236
Highland Park Elementary School
236 students
- Webster Elemen 234
Webster Elementary School
234 students
What this shows Highland Park Elementary School reports 236 students on the CCD universe file.
How Highland Park Elementary School compares
Highland Park Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 22% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 236 | top 89% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
236
Bigger than 24% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 22% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 42% in Alabama - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$12,852
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 64.0%
African American 14.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.0%
Two or More 7.6%
Asian 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 64.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.0, Highland Park Elementary School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
District finance for Muscle Shoals City reports $12,852 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Highland Park Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle Shoals High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcbride Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Muscle Shoals Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Howell Graves Preschool | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Webster Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Highland Park Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 647
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 356
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 234
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar elementary schools in Muscle Shoals
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~236 students)
Frequently asked questions about Highland Park Elementary School
How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School has 236 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Muscle Shoals, AL. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 226 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary School is 16.9:1, which is 5% lower than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Highland Park Elementary School?
45.7% of students at Highland Park Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Highland Park Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Highland Park Elementary School is White at 64.0% of enrollment, in Muscle Shoals, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Highland Park Elementary School?
Highland Park Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Muscle Shoals?
By Resource Investment Index, Highland Park Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 elementary schools in Muscle Shoals, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Muscle Shoals on the city page.
What other schools are in Muscle Shoals City?
Besides Highland Park Elementary School, Muscle Shoals City also operates Muscle Shoals High School (864 students), Mcbride Elementary School (647 students), and Muscle Shoals Middle School (642 students). See the Muscle Shoals City district page for the complete list.