HARPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Harper Elem School is a public elementary school that is part of the Wilmette SD 39 school district, located in Wilmette, IL with about 411 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 29 teachers, Harper Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 1101 Dartmouth St in Wilmette, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of Wilmette Public Schools District 39, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, a supportive learning environment, and a strong sense of community. Harper places a significant emphasis on fostering the "whole child," balancing rigorous curriculum standards with social-emotional learning to ensure students are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.
The school is characterized by its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which contribute to a collaborative atmosphere. Students at Harper benefit from modern instructional practices, a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, and a diverse range of resources designed to cater to various learning needs. Situated in a residential area of Wilmette, the school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state due to its focus on student growth, character development, and inclusive classroom settings.
For more information, contact Harper Elem School at (847) 251-6754 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Wilmette, IL 60091-1362
(847) 251-6754
HARPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Wilmette, IL with about 411 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Illinois
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Wilmette SD 39
- Total Students:
- 411
- Teachers:
- 29
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I 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 411 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HARPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 82% of the student body.
- White
- 82.2%
- Two or more races
- 6.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 5.4%
- Asian
- 5.4%
- Black or African American
- 0.2%
- Female
- 46.0%
- Male
- 54.0%
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.