Highland Park Elementary School
Highland Park Elementary School
About This School
Public School | Grades K-5 | Sheridan County School District #2
Highland Park Elementary School is located in Sheridan, WY and is one of 6 elementary schools in Sheridan County School District #2. It is a public school that serves 321 students in grades K-5.
Highland Park Elementary School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Wyoming in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Highland Park Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Highland Park Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wyoming average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Highland Park Elementary School's students and teachers. more
Highland Park Elementary School made AYP in 2010. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Wyoming in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Highland Park Elementary School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2010, Highland Park Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Wyoming average is 12 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Highland Park Elementary School's students and teachers. more
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Elementary Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Luther Grammar School 0.9 miles | n/a | |
| Sagebrush Elementary School 1.1 miles | ![]() |
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| Holy Name Catholic School 1.8 miles | n/a | |
| Coffeen Elementary School 2.1 miles | ![]() |
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| Woodland Park Elementary School 4.5 miles | ![]() |
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 321
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53%
Student Economic Level (2011)
In 2011, Highland Park Elementary School had 35% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Wyoming had 37% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
95%
Hispanic
3%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Sheridan County School District #2 District Spending
$13,583Per Pupil
The Sheridan County School District #2 spends $13,583 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 61% on instruction, 36% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Sheridan County School District #2 District
14:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Highland Park Elementary School had 14 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Sheridan County School District #2Test Scores
About the PAWS
What is it?
The Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in reading, writing and math grades 3 through 8 and grade 11.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: novice, partially proficient, proficient and advanced. The goal is for students to score at or above the proficient level.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Wyoming, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2010 Proficiency Assessments for Wyoming Students (PAWS) Results for all subjects tested.
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