Highland Park El Sch

School Overview
Highland Park Elementary School, located at 8301 West Chester Pike in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, is a public school serving students in the Upper Darby School District. As part of a diverse and large suburban school system, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills and the social-emotional development of its students. It serves as a community hub for the Highland Park neighborhood, aiming to prepare children for success in their middle school years and beyond through a structured curriculum and faculty commitment.

The school operates within the broader mission of the Upper Darby School District, which prioritizes equity, inclusivity, and academic excellence for its highly diverse student population. Highland Park Elementary typically focuses on core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often integrating technology into the classroom to prepare students for a modern educational landscape. By offering various programs and initiatives, the school strives to create an engaging atmosphere where students from a wide range of backgrounds can thrive and build the necessary skills for lifelong learning.
737
Total Students
52.0
Full-Time Teachers
14.2
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Park El Sch
Demographic Student Count
White38
Hispanic215
Black224
Asian207
Two or More51
American Indian2
  • Black
    224 (30.4%)
  • Hispanic
    215 (29.2%)
  • Asian
    207 (28.1%)
  • Two or More
    51 (6.9%)
  • White
    38 (5.2%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Upper Darby SD
Phone: (610)853-4530
Grade Range: 1st - 5th
Total Students: 737
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 52.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.2
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Grade 1 157
Grade 2 148
Grade 3 133
Grade 4 143
Grade 5 156

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highland Park El Sch
Grade Student Count
Grade 1157
Grade 2148
Grade 3133
Grade 4143
Grade 5156
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highland Park El Sch
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female37550.9%
Male36249.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)