Highland Park Elementary

Summary:

Highland Park Elementary is a public elementary school in Roanoke, Virginia, serving 398 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Roanoke City Public Schools district, which is ranked 119 out of 130 districts in the state.

Highland Park stands out for its diverse student population, with a higher percentage of African American (32.16%) and Hispanic (9.55%) students compared to surrounding schools. The school also consistently outperforms the district and state in academic measures, with 75.81% of 5th-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics and 83.87% proficient or better in English Reading, compared to 55.7% and 52.4% for the district, respectively. However, the school's racial achievement gaps are significant, with White and Multi-racial students performing better than African American and Hispanic students. When compared to nearby schools like Wasena Elementary, Highland Park generally outperforms them academically.

Despite the challenges faced by the district and the high percentage of students from low-income families (99.5% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch), Highland Park has maintained a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for most of the past decade. Addressing the needs of this high-poverty student population and continuing to support the school's academic success will be crucial for ensuring the best possible outcomes for all students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1212 5th St SW
       Roanoke, VA  24016


(540) 853-2963

District: Roanoke City Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
554th of 1,114 Virginia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,302 Help


Students who attend Highland Park Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    James Madison Middle
High:    Patrick Henry High

Student/teacher ratio:  12.2 Help
Number of students:  384

Racial breakdown:

White:
44.8%
African American:
30.2%
Two or more races:
13.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland Park Elementary ranks better than 50.3% of elementary schools in Virginia. It also ranks 3rd among 17 ranked elementary schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.14. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Highland Park Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.8%), African American (30.2%), two or more races (13.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary is 12.2. 8 elementary schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Park Elementary is $9,302. 10 elementary schools in the Roanoke City Public Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Park Elementary 554th of 1114 Virginia public elementary schools. (See Highland Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Roanoke City Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Roanoke City Public Schools 119th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 36.64 789th 1062 25.7%
2006 50.21 602nd 1071 43.8%
2007 77.39 153rd 1083 85.9%
2008 64.68 362nd 1081 66.5%
2009 83.10 59th 1082 94.5%
2010 45.63 723rd 1113 35.0%
2011 38.10 830th 1117 25.7%
2012 50.97 611th 1117 45.3%
2013 62.90 415th 1120 62.9%
2014 56.37 500th 1110 55.0%
2015 62.97 421st 1100 61.7%
2016 65.20 386th 1096 64.8%
2017 60.98 441st 1099 59.9%
2018 56.56 536th 1097 51.1%
2019 51.02 617th 1105 44.2%
2021 58.03 495th 1103 55.1%
2022 41.94 706th 1109 36.3%
2023 62.72 437th 1114 60.8%
2024 55.14 554th 1114 50.3%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 58.21 119th 245 51.4%
2024 19.53 219th 247 11.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 39.27 679th 1036 34.5%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.49 449th 1100 59.2%
2024 45.08 669th 1098 39.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 62.83 410th 1093 62.5%
2024 63.16 431st 1101 60.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.66 172nd 579 70.3%
2024 23.12 505th 588 14.1%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 76.22 167th 984 83.0%
2024 72.36 229th 979 76.6%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Highland Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 247 247
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 405 405
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 416 416
1993 154 141 4 2 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1994 159 129 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 299
1995 164 116 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1996 164 116 2 5 0 n/a n/a 0 287
1997 131 114 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 247
1998 134 123 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 259
1999 132 136 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 271
2000 147 131 3 4 0 n/a n/a -4 281
2001 134 124 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 272
2002 136 141 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2003 136 141 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 286
2004 140 138 3 6 0 n/a n/a 0 287
2005 137 126 8 6 0 n/a n/a 0 277
2006 125 130 4 6 0 n/a n/a 0 265
2007 92 106 3 7 0 n/a n/a 0 208
2008 110 94 2 11 0 n/a n/a 0 217
2009 101 152 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 269
2010 201 192 8 17 0 n/a n/a 0 418
2011 200 164 3 25 0 1 22 0 415
2012 204 140 2 22 0 0 23 0 391
2013 204 144 0 15 0 0 15 0 378
2014 204 148 1 15 0 0 8 0 376
2015 177 163 2 13 0 0 6 0 361
2016 179 139 3 13 0 0 10 0 344
2017 181 150 5 11 0 0 23 0 370
2018 165 148 5 14 0 0 23 0 355
2019 186 174 3 15 0 0 21 0 399
2020 165 141 4 27 2 0 28 0 367
2021 170 135 7 29 0 0 31 0 372
2022 168 134 5 34 2 0 33 0 376
2023 184 128 7 38 0 0 41 0 398
2024 172 116 7 38 0 0 51 0 384

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highland Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 247 19.9 12.4 n/a
1991 405 24.7 16.3 n/a
1992 416 25.2 16.5 n/a
1993 301 22.3 13.5 n/a
1994 299 18.0 n/a 57.5
1995 287 n/a 0.0 53
1996 287 n/a 0.0 53
1997 247 n/a 0.0 53.4
1998 259 n/a 0.0 57.1
1999 271 19.2 14.1 68.6
2000 281 n/a 0.0 64.2
2001 272 20.9 13.0 67.6
2002 286 31.4 9.1 69.2
2003 286 31.4 9.1 69.2
2004 287 24.6 11.7 75.3
2005 277 25.6 10.8 74.7
2006 265 23.0 11.5 78.1
2007 208 27.6 7.5 72.1
2008 217 18.0 12.1 61.3
2009 269 22.0 12.2 74
2010 418 28.0 14.9 62.2
2011 415 28.5 14.5 61.4
2012 391 25.6 15.2 62.4
2013 378 24.5 15.4 56.9
2014 376 22.5 16.7 64.1
2015 361 22.0 16.4 63.7
2016 344 22.0 15.6 99.1
2017 370 24.9 14.8 97.6
2018 355 24.0 14.7 99.2
2019 399 24.0 16.6 99.2
2020 367 23.0 15.9 98.1
2021 372 27.1 13.7 n/a
2022 376 24.8 15.1 95.7
2023 398 32.0 12.4 99.5
2024 384 31.4 12.2 99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highland Park Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 247 19.9 12.4 n/a
1991 405 24.7 16.3 n/a
1992 416 25.2 16.5 n/a
1993 301 22.3 13.5 n/a
1994 299 18.0 n/a 57.5
1995 287 n/a 0.0 53
1996 287 n/a 0.0 53
1997 247 n/a 0.0 53.4
1998 259 n/a 0.0 57.1
1999 271 19.2 14.1 68.6
2000 281 n/a 0.0 64.2
2001 272 20.9 13.0 67.6
2002 286 31.4 9.1 69.2
2003 286 31.4 9.1 69.2
2004 287 24.6 11.7 75.3
2005 277 25.6 10.8 74.7
2006 265 23.0 11.5 78.1
2007 208 27.6 7.5 72.1
2008 217 18.0 12.1 61.3
2009 269 22.0 12.2 74
2010 418 28.0 14.9 62.2
2011 415 28.5 14.5 61.4
2012 391 25.6 15.2 62.4
2013 378 24.5 15.4 56.9
2014 376 22.5 16.7 64.1
2015 361 22.0 16.4 63.7
2016 344 22.0 15.6 99.1
2017 370 24.9 14.8 97.6
2018 355 24.0 14.7 99.2
2019 399 24.0 16.6 99.2
2020 367 23.0 15.9 98.1
2021 372 27.1 13.7 n/a
2022 376 24.8 15.1 95.7
2023 398 32.0 12.4 99.5
2024 384 31.4 12.2 99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland Park Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,199 (11.7%) $9,091 (88.3%) $10,290
2020 $1,123 (12.6%) $7,760 (87.4%) $8,883
2021 $1,138 (12.2%) $8,164 (87.8%) $9,302

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 617th of 1105 Elementary schoolsRanks 437th of 1114 Elementary schools
 16.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Elementary)6954.8
 14.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)7846.7
 31.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8269.1
 12.9%
3rd Grade English Reading (Highland Park Elementary)6440.5
 23.5%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)6340.7
 22.4%
   3rd Grade English Reading (Virginia)7166.1
 4.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Elementary)9386.4
 6.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)8254.9
 27.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8369.7
 13.3%
4th Grade English Reading (Highland Park Elementary)6984.9
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)6852.2
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7572.7
 2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Elementary)9071.4
 18.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Roanoke City Public Schools)8051.3
 28.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Virginia)8167
 14%
5th Grade Science (Highland Park Elementary)7672.9
 3.1%
   5th Grade Science (Roanoke City Public Schools)7245.2
 26.8%
   5th Grade Science (Virginia)7966
 13%
5th Grade English Reading (Highland Park Elementary)9074.3
 15.7%
   5th Grade English Reading (Roanoke City Public Schools)7250.2
 21.8%
   5th Grade English Reading (Virginia)7871.4
 6.6%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students399398
 0.3%
African American174128
 26.4%
American Indian00
Asian37
 133.3%
Hispanic1538
 153.3%
Pacific Islander00
White186184
 1.1%
Two or More Races2141
 95.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients99.2%99.5%
 0.2%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Park Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 384 students attended Highland Park Elementary.

Students who attend Highland Park Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : James Madison Middle
High : Patrick Henry High

Highland Park Elementary ranks 554th of 1114 Virginia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students at Highland Park Elementary are 45% White, 30% African American, 13% Two or more races, 10% Hispanic, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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