J. E. HARPER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

J. E. Harper Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Webster Parish school district, located in Minden, LA with about 407 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 1st 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 19 teachers, J. E. Harper Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

J. E. Harper Elementary School, located on Germantown Road in Minden, Louisiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Webster Parish School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment that encourages both academic growth and social development for students in their formative elementary years. By focusing on core curricula and essential skill-building, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

The school is deeply integrated into the Minden community, maintaining a focus on creating a supportive atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their personal best. With an emphasis on teacher-student engagement and parental involvement, J. E. Harper Elementary strives to provide a safe, structured, and nurturing campus culture. Through various academic programs and school-wide initiatives, the faculty works to ensure that students develop a strong educational foundation while cultivating character and citizenship.

For more information, contact J. E. Harper Elementary School at (318) 377-7548 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.