HARPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Harper Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Thomasville City school district, located in Thomasville, GA with about 338 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 29 teachers, Harper Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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 is a public school located in Thomasville, Georgia, serving as part of the Thomasville City Schools district. Situated on Fletcher Street, the school focuses on providing foundational education to young students within the local community. As a key component of the city’s educational system, Harper Elementary emphasizes academic growth, social development, and the cultivation of a supportive learning environment tailored to the needs of elementary-aged children.

The school is deeply integrated into the Thomasville City Schools mission, which prioritizes student achievement and community engagement. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between faculty, staff, and families, Harper Elementary aims to prepare its students for future academic success as they transition through the district’s grade levels. The institution serves as a central hub for early childhood learning in the area, dedicated to fostering both intellectual curiosity and character development in its student body.

For more information, contact Harper Elementary School at (229) 225-2622 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

520 Fletcher St
Thomasville, GA 31792
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HARPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Thomasville, GA with about 338 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Georgia

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Thomasville City
Total Students:
338
Teachers:
29.6
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
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 338 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HARPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 97% of the student body.

Black or African American
97.0%
White
1.5%
Two or more races
0.9%
Hispanic/Latino
0.6%

Female
44.4%
Male
55.6%

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.