Highland Park Central Elementary School

Younger students in the area can attend Highland Park Central Elementary School.

Kids have fun at recess at Highland Park Central Elementary School.

Highland Park Central Elementary School is located on SE Illinois Ave. in Topeka.

Parents like that the class sizes are smaller at Highland Park Central Elementary School.

Highland Park Central Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

2717 SE Illinois Ave, Topeka, KS

Central Highland Park Neighborhood

Topeka Public Schools

318 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
13:1

Math Proficiency
24%

Reading Proficiency
29%

C-

Academics

C+

Teachers

Source: Niche

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%

Test Scores

Equity

Student Progress

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

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

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 $104,101. 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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