Highland Park Elementary School

www.mscs.k12.al.us

236 Students

Elementary School 1st - 2nd

School Overview

Highland Park Elementary School, located at 714 Elmhurst St in Muscle Shoals, Alabama, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Muscle Shoals City Schools district. The school is committed to providing a supportive and structured learning environment designed to meet the developmental needs of young students. By focusing on core educational standards, the school aims to build a strong academic base while fostering the social and emotional growth of its student body within the local community.

Beyond the classroom, Highland Park Elementary emphasizes the importance of community involvement and strong communication between educators and families. As part of the Muscle Shoals City Schools system, the institution aligns its curriculum with the district's broader goals of excellence and preparation for future academic success. Parents and community members can stay informed regarding school news, academic calendars, and district policies through the official school system website at http://www.mscs.k12.al.us.

236

Total Students

13.2

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

44.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Park Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	151
Hispanic	26
Black	35
Asian	5
Two or More	18
American Indian	1

White
151 (64.0%)
Black
35 (14.8%)
Hispanic
26 (11.0%)
Two or More
18 (7.6%)
Asian
5 (2.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Muscle Shoals City
Phone:	(256)389-2620
Website:	http://www.mscs.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	1st - 2nd
Total Students:	236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	106
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 117