HARPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Harper Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clayton County school district, located in Riverdale, GA with about 873 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, Harper Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Harper Elementary School, located at 93 Valley Hill Rd SW in Riverdale, Georgia, is a public school serving the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy skills, Harper Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their middle school years and beyond.
The school community places a strong emphasis on collaboration between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to support the holistic development of its students. Beyond the core curriculum, Harper Elementary typically offers various programs and initiatives designed to enhance student learning through technology, extracurricular activities, and social-emotional support. As part of the Riverdale community, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to create a safe, nurturing, and equitable educational experience for every child.
For more information, contact Harper Elementary School at (678) 479-2654 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Riverdale, GA 30274
(678) 479-2654
HARPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Riverdale, GA with about 873 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Clayton County
- Total Students:
- 873
- Teachers:
- 55
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 873 students
- Black or African American
- 63.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 30.2%
- Two or more races
- 3.7%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- White
- 0.8%
- Female
- 49.3%
- Male
- 50.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.