HIGHLAND PARK EL

www.nederland.k12.tx.us/HPE

547 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Park Elementary School, located in Nederland, Texas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Nederland Independent School District. Committed to the district’s mission of academic excellence and character development, the school provides a nurturing environment designed to help young students build a strong educational baseline. As a community-focused school, Highland Park emphasizes a supportive culture where educators work closely with families to foster both the intellectual and social-emotional growth of their students.

The school’s curriculum is aligned with state standards, focusing on core subjects while integrating essential learning experiences that prepare children for the transition to intermediate and middle school levels. By leveraging its digital presence, the school maintains clear communication with parents regarding campus events, academic resources, and district initiatives. Through its dedicated faculty and community involvement, Highland Park Elementary strives to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning in all its students.

547

Total Students

36.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

50.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND PARK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	250
Hispanic	192
Black	52
Asian	18
Two or More	27
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
250 (45.7%)
Hispanic
192 (35.1%)
Black
52 (9.5%)
Two or More
27 (4.9%)
Asian
18 (3.3%)
American Indian
5 (0.9%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	NEDERLAND ISD
Phone:	(409)722-0236
Website:	http://www.nederland.k12.tx.us/HPE
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	547
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	21

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 52

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 89

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 80