HIGHLAND PARK EL

www.txkisd.net

427 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Park Elementary School, located at 401 W 25th St in Texarkana, Texas, is part of the Texarkana Independent School District (TISD). As a foundational element of the district, the school serves the local community by providing primary education focused on core academic growth, character development, and preparing students for their eventual transition to middle school within the TISD system. The school environment is structured to support diverse learning needs, emphasizing a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Texarkana community.

The school benefits from the resources and organizational framework of the Texarkana Independent School District, which is known for its commitment to innovative teaching methods and student success. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, Highland Park Elementary strives to foster a supportive atmosphere where students can build strong foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional learning. Those interested in specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment information can find additional details on the district’s official website at http://www.txkisd.net.

427

Total Students

29.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

95.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HIGHLAND PARK EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	38
Hispanic	230
Black	142
Two or More	17

Hispanic
230 (53.9%)
Black
142 (33.3%)
White
38 (8.9%)
Two or More
17 (4.0%)

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:	TEXARKANA ISD
Phone:	(903)794-8001
Website:	http://www.txkisd.net
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	427
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 35

Kindergarten 64

Grade 1 65

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 62

Grade 4 67

Grade 5 61