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Highland Park El

4900 FAIRVIEW DR, AUSTIN, TX, 78731

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 145 of 5501 in Texas

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Data is driven from government agencies, and ranking is based upon math score, student-teacher ratio, public reviews, and external ratings. Read more on how STEM ranking was calculated.

Highland Park El

4900 FAIRVIEW DR, AUSTIN, TX, 78731

Top 10% School in Texas

Ranked 145 of 5501 in Texas

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About Highland Park El

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 82%
Reading 87%
State average proficiency is 82% in Math and 87% in Reading.
42
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
651
Total Students
$66547
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 72.04%
Asian 4.15%
Hispanic 16.74%
Black 0.31%
Two+ Races 6.61%
Native Am. 0%
White
72.04%
Asian
4.15%
Hispanic
16.74%
Black
0.31%
Two+ Races
6.61%
Native Am.
0%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 651
51.31%
334 Female
48.69%
317 Male

Student Population

651 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

325 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Highland Park El Contact Information

Address

4900 FAIRVIEW DR, AUSTIN, TX, 78731

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Phone

(512) 414-2090

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TOP 145 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Highland Park El

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:40 AM - 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

The school consistently ranks an A+ rating in all categories, including student achievement, progress, and closing gaps. The blue ribbon award and repeated grade performance make it one of the most respected elementary schools in Austin ISD. Highland Park Elementary has gained strong recent visibility. In May 2025, Austin ISD announced the school was featured on CNBC for student work in computer science using AI and VR through Hello World CS. Later, in the 2026 U.S. News Texas rankings reported on October 29, 2025, Highland Park rose to No. 55 among Texas elementary schools, up from No. 101 the year before. That mix of academic recognition and future-focused classroom work keeps the campus in a very positive spotlight.

FAQ

Q1. Is Highland Park Elementary part of Austin ISD?

Ans. Yes, Highland Park Elementary is a regular public school in Austin ISD.

Q2.Where is Highland Park Elementary in Austin?

Ans. Here is the address of Highland Park Elementary: 4900 FAIRVIEW DR, AUSTIN, TX, 78731

Q3. Is Highland Park Elementary a National Blue Ribbon School?

Ans. Yes, Highland Park Elementary, located at 4900 FAIRVIEW DR, AUSTIN, TX, 78731, is recognised as a National Blue Ribbon School.

Q4. Is Highland Park Elementary a charter school?

Ans. No, Highland Park Elementary is listed as a non-charter regular public school.

Q5. What is the best elementary school in Austin, Texas?

Ans. To learn more about the best elementary schools in Austin, TX, you can click here.

Q6. What is the best middle school in Austin, TX?

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Q10. Where is the best place to live in Austin with kids?

Ans. Here are some of the places: Cherrywood, Hyde Park, Old West Austin, Allandale, and South Lamar, where you can live in Austin with your kids.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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