La Harpe Elementary School

La Harpe CSD 347
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
200 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
School Overview
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.
200
Total Students
15.8
Full-Time Teachers
12.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    186 (93.0 %)
  • Black
    6 (3.0 %)
  • Hispanic
    4 (2.0 %)
  • Two or More
    4 (2.0 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: La Harpe CSD 347
Phone: (217)659-7923
Website: http://www.laharpeeagles.org/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 200
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 12.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 17
Kindergarten 26
Grade 1 17
Grade 2 19
Grade 3 19
Grade 4 16
Grade 5 15
Grade 6 23
Grade 7 23
Grade 8 25
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Dallas City Elem School
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169 Students
921 Creamery Hill Rd
Dallas City, IL 62330 (10.0 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th