Highland Park Elementary

Summary:

Highland Park Elementary is a public elementary school in San Antonio, Texas, serving 388 students in grades PK-5 as part of the San Antonio Independent School District (SAISD).

Highland Park Elementary stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly among Hispanic and English Language Learner (ELL) students. The school outperforms the SAISD district and state averages on key STAAR tests, with 65.31% of 5th graders proficient in reading compared to 38.15% district-wide and 53.96% statewide. Highland Park also ranks in the top 5% of Texas elementary schools for ELL student performance and the top 25% for low-income student achievement. However, the school's gifted and talented program and special education services lag behind, suggesting areas for improvement.

While Highland Park Elementary outperforms its district, nearby charter schools like Young Women's Leadership Academy Pri At Page demonstrate even stronger academic results, particularly in reading and math. Additionally, Highland Park faces challenges common to high-poverty schools, with over 90% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Continued focus on supporting all student populations and addressing areas of weakness will be crucial for Highland Park Elementary's continued success.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 635 Rigsby Ave
       San Antonio, TX  78210-3099


(210) 228-3335

District: San Antonio Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
1484th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,253 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  13.5 Help
Number of students:  354

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
93.5%
White:
2.8%
African American:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  92.9% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Highland Park Elementary ranks better than 68.3% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 3rd among 58 ranked elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 62.12. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (93.5%), White (2.8%), African American (2.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 92.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Highland Park Elementary is 13.5, which is the 10th best among 58 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Highland Park Elementary is $12,253. 37 elementary schools in the San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Highland Park Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Highland Park Elementary 1484th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Highland Park Elementary in the ranking list.)

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San Antonio Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks San Antonio Independent School District (Isd) 811th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Highland Park Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.74 3177th 3465 8.3%
2005 35.58 2648th 3475 23.8%
2006 20.22 3155th 3476 9.2%
2007 18.16 3436th 3724 7.7%
2008 23.83 3327th 3768 11.7%
2009 30.05 3191st 3884 17.8%
2010 32.02 3196th 3937 18.8%
2011 18.90 3767th 4095 8.0%
2012 15.81 3971st 4206 5.6%
2013 17.73 3871st 4221 8.3%
2014 18.90 3858th 4260 9.4%
2015 4.19 4259th 4320 1.4%
2016 12.43 4026th 4286 6.1%
2017 24.90 3483rd 4329 19.5%
2018 38.99 2620th 4359 39.9%
2019 52.92 1878th 4479 58.1%
2021 31.71 3055th 4578 33.3%
2022 55.04 1864th 4581 59.3%
2023 53.79 1962nd 4647 57.8%
2024 62.12 1484th 4675 68.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 87.05 153rd 3226 95.3%
2019 75.19 450th 3333 86.5%
2021 76.54 437th 3446 87.3%
2022 84.81 246th 3487 92.9%
2023 89.35 150th 3556 95.8%
2024 58.95 1213th 3638 66.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.63 1922nd 3558 46.0%
2019 58.91 986th 3684 73.2%
2021 26.84 3058th 3799 19.5%
2022 49.70 1596th 3952 59.6%
2023 40.50 2264th 4086 44.6%
2024 64.21 1045th 4261 75.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 50.89 1970th 4264 53.8%
2019 67.93 913th 4309 78.8%
2021 44.42 2431st 4451 45.4%
2022 66.44 1084th 4477 75.8%
2023 65.84 1138th 4521 74.8%
2024 73.45 748th 4560 83.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.48 2592nd 4306 39.8%
2019 53.66 1846th 4348 57.5%
2021 29.23 3238th 4499 28.0%
2022 60.35 1553rd 4561 66.0%
2023 58.55 1661st 4588 63.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.79 2146th 3106 30.9%
2019 38.26 2448th 3184 23.1%
2021 55.33 1580th 3006 47.4%
2022 43.73 2090th 2958 29.3%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.08 2572nd 4240 39.3%
2019 57.32 1497th 4295 65.1%
2021 48.86 1914th 4331 55.8%
2022 62.10 1285th 4461 71.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.97 2701st 4319 37.5%
2019 51.96 1891st 4357 56.6%
2021 37.28 2720th 4498 39.5%
2022 48.64 2258th 4563 50.5%
2023 48.18 2252nd 4585 50.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Highland Park Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.59 2300th 4168 44.8%
2019 61.39 1305th 4188 68.8%
2021 41.10 2519th 4329 41.8%
2022 63.86 1229th 4376 71.9%
2023 63.52 1281st 4401 70.9%
2024 70.00 948th 4431 78.6%
See the entire list of Best Texas Elementary Schools for Hispanic Students!

Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, 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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Enrollment information for Highland Park Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 73 34 1 735 n/a n/a n/a 0 843
1989 70 39 1 789 0 n/a n/a 0 899
1990 62 43 0 811 0 n/a n/a 0 916
1991 77 17 2 680 0 n/a n/a 0 776
1992 73 23 2 647 0 n/a n/a 0 745
1993 76 36 1 619 0 n/a n/a 0 732
1994 69 30 1 621 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1995 69 30 2 620 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1996 69 30 2 620 0 n/a n/a 0 721
1997 59 25 0 662 0 n/a n/a 0 746
1998 49 24 0 641 0 n/a n/a 0 714
1999 40 25 0 609 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2000 52 31 0 591 0 n/a n/a 0 674
2001 37 24 1 635 0 n/a n/a 0 697
2002 26 20 0 571 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2003 26 20 0 571 0 n/a n/a 0 617
2004 31 17 0 538 0 n/a n/a 0 586
2005 30 15 1 560 0 n/a n/a 0 606
2006 22 12 1 627 2 n/a n/a 0 664
2007 20 6 1 641 2 n/a n/a 0 670
2008 15 9 1 652 2 n/a n/a 0 679
2009 16 7 1 690 1 n/a n/a 0 715
2010 19 10 0 709 1 n/a n/a 0 739
2011 17 10 0 717 1 0 1 0 746
2012 17 13 0 725 2 0 3 0 760
2013 17 14 0 682 2 0 0 0 715
2014 12 14 0 703 2 0 2 0 733
2015 14 15 0 664 0 0 4 0 697
2016 9 18 0 597 0 0 4 0 628
2017 11 13 0 584 0 0 2 0 610
2018 7 13 2 517 0 0 1 0 540
2019 6 16 0 435 0 0 1 0 458
2020 10 15 0 518 1 0 3 0 547
2021 11 15 0 434 1 0 2 0 463
2022 14 10 0 360 1 0 3 0 388
2023 14 7 1 360 1 0 5 0 388
2024 10 9 1 331 1 0 2 0 354

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 843 43.0 19.6 n/a
1989 899 n/a n/a n/a
1990 916 48.0 19.0 n/a
1991 776 48.0 16.1 n/a
1992 745 42.0 17.7 69.1
1993 732 43.0 17.0 85.8
1994 721 42.8 16.8 78.8
1995 721 43.7 16.5 81.3
1996 721 43.7 16.5 81.3
1997 746 42.2 17.7 77.3
1998 714 42.9 16.6 66.4
1999 674 41.2 16.4 63.1
2000 674 36.3 18.6 47.6
2001 697 38.5 18.1 32.3
2002 617 36.8 16.8 10.2
2003 617 36.8 16.8 10.2
2004 586 35.0 16.7 2.2
2005 606 34.0 17.8 2
2006 664 35.0 19.0 2.3
2007 670 38.0 17.6 1.9
2008 679 38.0 17.9 58.9
2009 715 39.0 18.3 55
2010 739 40.5 18.2 50.7
2011 746 43.0 17.3 40.6
2012 760 43.0 17.6 26.3
2013 715 40.3 17.7 95.5
2014 733 41.0 17.8 94.5
2015 697 39.0 17.8 92
2016 628 38.0 16.5 95.1
2017 610 36.0 16.9 94.6
2018 540 34.0 15.8 95
2019 458 30.2 15.1 93.2
2020 547 30.4 17.9 90.5
2021 463 31.0 14.8 89.2
2022 388 27.4 14.1 89.7
2023 388 28.1 13.8 91.8
2024 354 26.1 13.5 92.9

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

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 843 43.0 19.6 n/a
1989 899 n/a n/a n/a
1990 916 48.0 19.0 n/a
1991 776 48.0 16.1 n/a
1992 745 42.0 17.7 69.1
1993 732 43.0 17.0 85.8
1994 721 42.8 16.8 78.8
1995 721 43.7 16.5 81.3
1996 721 43.7 16.5 81.3
1997 746 42.2 17.7 77.3
1998 714 42.9 16.6 66.4
1999 674 41.2 16.4 63.1
2000 674 36.3 18.6 47.6
2001 697 38.5 18.1 32.3
2002 617 36.8 16.8 10.2
2003 617 36.8 16.8 10.2
2004 586 35.0 16.7 2.2
2005 606 34.0 17.8 2
2006 664 35.0 19.0 2.3
2007 670 38.0 17.6 1.9
2008 679 38.0 17.9 58.9
2009 715 39.0 18.3 55
2010 739 40.5 18.2 50.7
2011 746 43.0 17.3 40.6
2012 760 43.0 17.6 26.3
2013 715 40.3 17.7 95.5
2014 733 41.0 17.8 94.5
2015 697 39.0 17.8 92
2016 628 38.0 16.5 95.1
2017 610 36.0 16.9 94.6
2018 540 34.0 15.8 95
2019 458 30.2 15.1 93.2
2020 547 30.4 17.9 90.5
2021 463 31.0 14.8 89.2
2022 388 27.4 14.1 89.7
2023 388 28.1 13.8 91.8
2024 354 26.1 13.5 92.9

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

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,612 (22.5%) $9,017 (77.5%) $11,629
2020 $2,715 (26.1%) $7,683 (73.9%) $10,398
2021 $2,710 (22.1%) $9,543 (77.9%) $12,253

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Highland Park Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1878th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 1962nd of 4647 Elementary schools
 0.3%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Highland Park Elementary)3138
 7%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2730
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Elementary)4143
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3024
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Highland Park Elementary)4420
 24%
   3rd Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3923
 16%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Elementary)2538
 13%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3525
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Highland Park Elementary)3538
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2831
 3%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Elementary)4945
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3030
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Highland Park Elementary)1838
 20%
   4th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2027
 7%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Elementary)2743
 16%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2723
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Highland Park Elementary)4551
 6%
   5th Grade Reading (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3340
 7%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Highland Park Elementary)7162
 9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))3931
 8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Highland Park Elementary)6649
 17%
   5th Grade Science (San Antonio Independent School District (Isd))2616
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students458388
 15.3%
African American167
 56.3%
American Indian01
Asian01
Hispanic435360
 17.2%
Pacific Islander00
White614
 133.3%
Two or More Races15
 400%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients93.2%91.8%
 1.5%


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Students at Highland Park Elementary are 94% Hispanic, 3% White, 3% African American.

Highland Park Elementary ranks 1484th of 4675 Texas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 354 students attended Highland Park Elementary.


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