Highland Park Central Elementary School

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Highland Park Central Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
2717 SE Illinois Ave,  Topeka, KS
Topeka Public Schools
4.1
318 Students
C
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
29%

Niche Grade

C-
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
29%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Teachers
25
Full Time Teachers
25
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
49.3%
State Average
28.7%
Science
43.5%
State Average
29.5%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
294:1

Student Diversity

Male
54.4%
Female
45.6%
Hispanic
46.9%
Black
21.1%
White
15.7%
Two or more races
14.8%
Native American
<1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.1 8 Reviews
5.0 other
1/17/2024
HPC is full of staff that cares about kids! The teachers, admin, and support staff (counselors, paras, social worker, SLP, librarian, nurse, office staff, and more) go above and beyond to make sure students needs are being met. They strive to make sure every child is comfortable, feels loved, and ha...
4.0 other
1/12/2024
Caring staff with strong family support. Staff go out of their way to ensure basic needs are met for their students (food, clothing, financial support, after school care, mental health, etc).
5.0 other
1/12/2024
Highland Park Central is a small neighborhood school that is working hard to meet the needs of its students. The school’s administration, staff, and families work together to offer a sense of community within the school. Parents are encouraged to volunteer and partner with staff. Love the HPC Scotti...
2.0 parent
1/12/2024
I see the student drop off issue hasn't changed since at.least back in 2015. It is DANGEROUS. Drop off is exactly as explained in the previous review. No enforcement, no respect. There is just one sole employee out there every morning holding the door open without any help or strength in numbers. It...

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Highland Park Central Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Topeka, KS and is served by the Topeka Public Schools in Kansas. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 318 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 29% are proficient in reading. Highland Park Central Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $103,835. Discover additional schools in the area, like Highland Park High School, Topeka Virtual School, Avondale West Elementary School, and more. Learn more about what Topeka has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Highland Park Central Elementary School.

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