HARPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Harper Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp school district, located in Evansville, IN with about 440 students offering grade levels from 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 28 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 on South Alvord Boulevard in Evansville, Indiana, is a public school serving the local community within the Evansville Vanderburgh School Corporation (EVSC). As a neighborhood school, it is dedicated to fostering the academic, social, and emotional development of its elementary-age students. The school typically focuses on building a strong foundational curriculum in core subjects like literacy and mathematics while providing an environment that encourages student growth and community engagement.
Beyond its core academics, Harper Elementary emphasizes the importance of a supportive school culture. The institution works closely with families and the surrounding Evansville area to provide resources and programs that help students succeed both inside and outside the classroom. By prioritizing inclusivity and teacher-student relationships, Harper Elementary strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to middle school and beyond.
For more information, contact Harper Elementary School at (812) 476-1308 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Evansville, IN 47714-1291
(812) 476-1308
HARPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Evansville, IN with about 440 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
- Total Students:
- 440
- Teachers:
- 28.26
- 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 eligible school-No program
- 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 440 students
- White
- 55.0%
- Black or African American
- 19.8%
- Two or more races
- 16.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.7%
- Female
- 44.5%
- Male
- 55.5%
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.