Harper Elementary School

337 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

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.

337

Total Students

24.5

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	175
Hispanic	34
Black	66
Asian	1
Two or More	56
Pacific Islander	5

White
175 (51.9 %)
Black
66 (19.6 %)
Two or More
56 (16.6 %)
Hispanic
34 (10.1 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (1.5 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp
Phone:	(812)476-1308
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	337
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	179
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	19

* 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

Kindergarten 75

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 42

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harper Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	75
Grade 1	55
Grade 2	63
Grade 3	46
Grade 4	42
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harper Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	142	42.1%
Male	195	57.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)

Joshua Academy

Charter School 264 Students

1230 E Illinois St
Evansville, IN 47711 (0.9 miles away)

Elementary School K - 6th