Highland Park Elementary

www.rcps.info

362 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Highland Park Elementary School is a public school located in the historic Highland Park neighborhood of Roanoke, Virginia. Serving students in the Roanoke City Public Schools district, the school is situated in a vibrant community setting near downtown. It functions as a foundational educational institution for the local area, focusing on core academic instruction and student development within the broader framework of the city’s public education system.

The school operates under the administration of Roanoke City Public Schools, which prioritizes a diverse and inclusive learning environment for its students. By integrating its physical location with the broader school district's resources, Highland Park Elementary provides students with essential classroom experiences, community-based support, and access to extracurricular initiatives designed to foster early academic success. Further information regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district-wide programs can be found on their official website at http://www.rcps.info.

362

Total Students

30.5

Full-Time Teachers

11.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Highland Park Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	156
Hispanic	47
Black	99
Asian	7
Two or More	53

White
156 (43.1%)
Black
99 (27.3%)
Two or More
53 (14.6%)
Hispanic
47 (13.0%)
Asian
7 (1.9%)

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:	Roanoke City Public Schools
Phone:	(540)853-2963
Website:	http://www.rcps.info
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	362
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	368
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

Pre-Kindergarten 24

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 72

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Highland Park Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	24
Kindergarten	40
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	42
Grade 3	83
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	72

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Highland Park Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	51.4%
Male	176	48.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)