Highland Park Elementary School

Elementary No virtual instruction Muscle Shoals, AL Grades 01–02 City: Small Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL SchoolScore™ D (54.5)
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Highland Park Elementary School
Muscle Shoals, AL 35661
Elementary No virtual instruction Grades 01–02 SchoolScore™ D (54.5)
236
Students
13.3
Teachers
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
(256)389-2620
Phone
http://www.mscs.k12.al.us
Website

Highland Park Elementary School is a public school administered by the Muscle Shoals City district in Muscle Shoals, ALABAMA, providing education at the Elementary level for students in grades 01–02.

Key statistics: 236 students enrolled; a 17.8:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Small by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama Elementary School Average
Enrollment
236.0
State avg: 486.0
▼ 51% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.81:1
State avg: 17:1
▲ 5% worse
Free Lunch %
44.9%
State avg: 58.6%
▼ 23% better
School Details
School Name
Highland Park Elementary School
NCESSCH ID
010252001060
State School ID
AL-176-0020
School Type
Regular School
Level
Elementary
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
–
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
714 Elmhurst St
City
Muscle Shoals
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35661
County
Colbert County
Metro Area
Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Small
Cong. District
0104
State Leg. Upper
01006
State Leg. Lower
01003
Latitude
34.73923
Longitude
-87.66274
Grades Offered
1st 2nd
👥
236
Total Students
👩‍🏫
13.3
Teachers FTE
📐
17.8:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
13.3
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)13.3
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 106 44.9%
Not Applicable 106 44.9%
District Info
District Name
Muscle Shoals City
LEAID
0102520
State LEA ID
AL-176
Phone
(256)389-2600
Website
http://www.mscs.k12.al.us
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Muscle Shoals
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$43,044K
Federal Revenue
$3,927K
State Revenue
$22,834K
Local Revenue
$16,283K
Total Expenditure
$43,845K
Instruction Exp.
$22,360K
Support Services
$12,468K
Other Current Exp.
$2,392K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Highland Park Elementary School

1
McBride Elementary School
Muscle Shoals · Elementary
0.7 mi
2
Muscle Shoals Middle School
Muscle Shoals · Middle
0.7 mi
3
Muscle Shoals High School
Muscle Shoals · High
1 mi
4
Muscle Shoals Career Academy
Muscle Shoals · High
1.1 mi
5
Howell Graves Preschool
Muscle Shoals · Elementary
1.5 mi
6
Deshler Middle School
Tuscumbia · Middle
1.9 mi
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Students
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Ratio
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Free Lunch
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Highland Park Elementary School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Highland Park Elementary School?
236 students are enrolled at Highland Park Elementary School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Highland Park Elementary School have?
Highland Park Elementary School has 13.3 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.8:1.
What grades does Highland Park Elementary School serve?
Highland Park Elementary School serves grades 01 through 02.
Is Highland Park Elementary School a charter school?
Highland Park Elementary School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Highland Park Elementary School located in?
Highland Park Elementary School is located in the Florence-Muscle Shoals, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Highland Park Elementary School belong to?
Highland Park Elementary School is part of the Muscle Shoals City school district.
How much does Muscle Shoals City spend per student?
The Muscle Shoals City district spends approximately $185,783,898 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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