LA HARPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
La Harpe Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the La Harpe CSD 347 school district, located in La Harpe, IL with about 144 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 11 teachers, La Harpe Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.
La Harpe Elementary School is a public school located in the small rural community of La Harpe, Illinois. Serving students in the early stages of their education, the school is part of the Illini West High School District cooperative, focusing on providing a foundational academic experience. Its location on West Main Street places it at the heart of the local community, emphasizing a small-town educational environment where student-teacher relationships are often prioritized.
As a smaller educational institution, La Harpe Elementary generally focuses on personalized learning and community involvement. The school works to balance core curriculum requirements—such as reading, mathematics, and science—with the social and emotional development necessary for young learners. By maintaining close ties with the surrounding Hancock County area, the school aims to create a supportive, stable atmosphere that prepares students for their transition into secondary education within the district.
For more information, contact La Harpe Elementary School at (217) 659-7923 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
La Harpe, IL 61450-9280
(217) 659-7923
LA HARPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in La Harpe, IL with about 144 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- La Harpe CSD 347
- Total Students:
- 144
- Teachers:
- 11.3
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the 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 144 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending LA HARPE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 96.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.1%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.4%
- Female
- 36.1%
- Male
- 63.9%
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.