Highland Park Elementary School

Summary:

Highland Park Elementary School is a public elementary school in Grove City, Ohio, serving 439 students from kindergarten to 4th grade as part of the South-Western City School District.

Highland Park Elementary has a relatively diverse student population, with 61.28% White, 18.22% African American, 10.02% Hispanic, and 9.79% two or more races. Academically, the school has shown mixed performance, with 3rd-grade students scoring significantly higher than the district and state averages in Mathematics, but lower in English Language Arts. However, the school's performance for specific subgroups, such as African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, is generally higher than the state and district averages for those subgroups. The school faces a concerning trend of high chronic absenteeism, which increased from 10.3% in 2019-2020 to 47.1% in 2020-2021.

When compared to nearby schools, JC Sommer Elementary School and Monterey Elementary School consistently outperform Highland Park Elementary in academic measures, while Bolton Crossing Elementary has a more diverse student population but lower academic performance. The Columbus Preparatory and Fitness Academy, a charter school, has a significantly different student demographic and mixed academic performance compared to Highland Park Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-4

 2600 Cameron St
       Grove City, OH  43123-1733


(614) 801-8200

District: South-Western City

SchoolDigger Rank:
838th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,327 Help


Students who attend Highland Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Beulah Park Middle School
    Park Street Intermediate School
High:    Central Crossing High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.3 Help
Number of students:  467

Racial breakdown:

White:
58.5%
African American:
15.0%
Hispanic:
13.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  75.6% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland Park Elementary School ranks worse than 53.1% of elementary schools in Ohio. It also ranks 4th among 16 ranked elementary schools in the South-Western City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 55.64. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Highland Park Elementary School is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (58.5%), African American (15%), Hispanic (13.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 75.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary School is 19.3, which is the 7th best among 16 elementary schools in the South-Western City School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Park Elementary School is $10,327. 10 elementary schools in the South-Western City School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Park Elementary School 838th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Highland Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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South-Western City:

SchoolDigger ranks South-Western City 538th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Highland Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 23.77 1238th 1471 15.8%
2005 26.45 1244th 1501 17.1%
2006 41.12 1079th 1504 28.3%
2007 29.20 1300th 1609 19.2%
2008 39.25 1154th 1582 27.1%
2009 38.09 1204th 1610 25.2%
2010 38.46 1223rd 1662 26.4%
2011 48.80 1128th 1686 33.1%
2012 43.00 1212th 1709 29.1%
2013 57.83 969th 1701 43.0%
2014 62.06 860th 1687 49.0%
2015 58.55 875th 1684 48.0%
2016 56.75 912th 1678 45.6%
2017 34.15 1193rd 1651 27.7%
2018 35.39 1169th 1636 28.5%
2019 47.06 1042nd 1676 37.8%
2021 33.97 1089th 1610 32.4%
2022 47.96 954th 1588 39.9%
2023 48.24 954th 1596 40.2%
2024 55.64 838th 1577 46.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highland Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.44 140th 174 19.5%
2021 21.46 146th 183 20.2%
2022 27.23 161st 213 24.4%
2023 37.92 155th 239 35.1%
2024 46.43 139th 258 46.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 54.51 303rd 856 64.6%
2024 34.43 572nd 900 36.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.15 1066th 1465 27.2%
2019 54.22 768th 1465 47.6%
2021 39.70 867th 1404 38.2%
2022 48.24 788th 1419 44.5%
2023 46.92 843rd 1447 41.7%
2024 59.57 647th 1484 56.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Highland Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.11 1113th 1518 26.7%
2019 51.54 889th 1502 40.8%
2021 31.46 1016th 1467 30.7%
2022 40.37 975th 1488 34.5%
2023 44.24 919th 1483 38.0%
2024 55.04 767th 1466 47.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Highland Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.92 474th 1021 53.6%
2019 60.27 299th 956 68.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.42 1173rd 1536 23.6%
2019 45.72 973rd 1535 36.6%
2021 25.96 1094th 1499 27.0%
2022 51.41 850th 1518 44.0%
2023 50.90 855th 1498 42.9%
2024 54.64 796th 1485 46.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Highland Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.67 381st 598 36.3%
2019 41.05 355th 605 41.3%
2021 52.28 178th 533 66.6%
2022 39.39 324th 601 46.1%
2023 50.44 253rd 610 58.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 37.79 113th 189 40.2%
2024 57.90 79th 234 66.2%
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Rank History for White students at Highland Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.58 1124th 1309 14.1%
2019 45.55 833rd 1271 34.5%
2021 30.57 948th 1249 24.1%
2022 59.34 567th 1242 54.3%
2023 44.94 780th 1215 35.8%
2024 47.28 723rd 1190 39.2%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, January 22, 2010

Open Quote My son has attended this school for 3 years. It is awful. It offers no help for those students who might be struggling. They need to fire the speech therapist. She has no idea what she is doing! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Highland Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 421 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1989 423 7 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 433
1990 440 6 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 448
1991 467 6 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 477
1992 502 7 2 0 0 n/a n/a -3 508
1993 483 8 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 493
1994 458 7 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 466
1995 472 30 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1996 472 30 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 507
1997 441 38 5 4 0 n/a n/a 0 488
1998 416 24 1 4 1 n/a n/a 0 446
1999 346 29 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 380
2000 531 67 12 9 0 n/a n/a 0 619
2001 618 60 12 11 3 n/a n/a 0 704
2002 552 68 10 8 1 n/a n/a 11 650
2003 552 68 10 8 1 n/a n/a 11 650
2004 420 46 4 8 0 n/a n/a 15 493
2005 537 68 8 26 1 n/a n/a 36 676
2006 408 33 6 10 1 n/a n/a 28 486
2007 397 32 7 11 1 n/a n/a 33 481
2008 410 31 11 14 1 n/a n/a 34 501
2009 403 21 15 21 1 n/a n/a 35 496
2010 380 23 9 20 1 n/a n/a 25 458
2011 359 20 9 24 0 1 33 0 446
2012 349 30 6 29 0 1 35 0 450
2013 347 31 7 33 0 0 25 0 443
2014 367 35 7 31 0 0 29 0 469
2015 357 38 9 41 0 0 28 0 473
2016 363 46 12 42 0 0 34 0 497
2017 329 94 18 25 2 0 39 0 507
2018 357 93 16 39 2 0 57 0 564
2019 291 84 13 37 1 0 58 0 484
2020 278 95 6 47 1 0 42 0 469
2021 250 81 4 60 0 1 38 0 434
2022 250 73 2 55 0 1 39 0 420
2023 269 80 3 44 0 0 43 0 439
2024 273 70 3 63 1 0 57 0 467

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Highland Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 18.0 23.8 0
1989 433 18.0 24.0 n/a
1990 448 18.5 24.2 n/a
1991 477 21.0 22.7 n/a
1992 508 21.8 23.3 12
1993 493 22.3 22.1 12.4
1994 466 22.8 20.4 13.1
1995 507 25.3 20.0 14.4
1996 507 25.3 20.0 14.4
1997 488 25.3 19.3 18.6
1998 446 28.0 15.9 15.9
1999 380 20.3 18.7 27.1
2000 619 27.6 22.4 22.3
2001 704 25.6 27.5 21
2002 650 24.8 26.2 22.4
2003 650 24.8 26.2 22.4
2004 493 24.7 20.0 34.9
2005 676 24.8 27.3 30.9
2006 486 24.9 19.5 43.4
2007 481 21.0 22.9 42.4
2008 501 21.0 23.9 n/a
2009 496 21.0 23.6 46
2010 458 20.0 22.9 52.9
2011 446 19.5 22.8 48.2
2012 450 19.5 23.0 51.6
2013 443 19.1 23.1 52.4
2014 469 19.1 24.4 56.3
2015 473 n/a n/a 57.5
2016 497 24.0 20.7 57.1
2017 507 24.6 20.5 65.5
2018 564 27.6 20.3 65.2
2019 484 26.6 18.1 65.9
2020 469 26.6 17.5 65
2021 434 22.7 19.0 n/a
2022 420 23.6 17.7 n/a
2023 439 21.6 20.2 67.9
2024 467 24.1 19.3 75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Highland Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 430 18.0 23.8 0
1989 433 18.0 24.0 n/a
1990 448 18.5 24.2 n/a
1991 477 21.0 22.7 n/a
1992 508 21.8 23.3 12
1993 493 22.3 22.1 12.4
1994 466 22.8 20.4 13.1
1995 507 25.3 20.0 14.4
1996 507 25.3 20.0 14.4
1997 488 25.3 19.3 18.6
1998 446 28.0 15.9 15.9
1999 380 20.3 18.7 27.1
2000 619 27.6 22.4 22.3
2001 704 25.6 27.5 21
2002 650 24.8 26.2 22.4
2003 650 24.8 26.2 22.4
2004 493 24.7 20.0 34.9
2005 676 24.8 27.3 30.9
2006 486 24.9 19.5 43.4
2007 481 21.0 22.9 42.4
2008 501 21.0 23.9 n/a
2009 496 21.0 23.6 46
2010 458 20.0 22.9 52.9
2011 446 19.5 22.8 48.2
2012 450 19.5 23.0 51.6
2013 443 19.1 23.1 52.4
2014 469 19.1 24.4 56.3
2015 473 n/a n/a 57.5
2016 497 24.0 20.7 57.1
2017 507 24.6 20.5 65.5
2018 564 27.6 20.3 65.2
2019 484 26.6 18.1 65.9
2020 469 26.6 17.5 65
2021 434 22.7 19.0 n/a
2022 420 23.6 17.7 n/a
2023 439 21.6 20.2 67.9
2024 467 24.1 19.3 75.6

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Highland Park Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,547
2022 $11,395
2023 $10,666
2024 $10,327

Data source: Ohio Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1042nd of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 954th of 1596 Elementary schools
 2.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Elementary School)6655.6
 10.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South-Western City)60.150.1
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Highland Park Elementary School)64.156.7
 7.4%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South-Western City)59.348.2
 11.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Elementary School)73.168.7
 4.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South-Western City)72.463.3
 9.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Highland Park Elementary School)52.750.6
 2.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South-Western City)60.851.3
 9.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students484439
 9.3%
African American8480
 4.8%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian133
 76.9%
Hispanic3744
 18.9%
Pacific Islander00
White291269
 7.6%
Two or More Races5843
 25.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients65.9%67.9%
 2%


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Highland Park Elementary School ranks 838th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Highland Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Beulah Park Middle School
Middle : Park Street Intermediate School
High : Central Crossing High School

Students at Highland Park Elementary School are 58% White, 15% African American, 13% Hispanic, 12% Two or more races.

In the 2023-24 school year, 467 students attended Highland Park Elementary School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Ohio Department of Education.

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