HARPER EL
HARPER EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HARPER ISD school district, located in HARPER, TX with about 215 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 4th 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 15 teachers, HARPER EL 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 is a rural public school located in Harper, Texas, serving as a foundational part of the Harper Independent School District. The school provides a close-knit educational environment for students in the Texas Hill Country, emphasizing a strong community feel typical of small-town school districts. By maintaining a focus on core academics and student development, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success as they transition into the upper grade levels within the district.
The school operates under the mission of the Harper Independent School District, which prioritizes student achievement and supportive teacher-student relationships. Because of its location in a small community, the school benefits from active local involvement and a collaborative atmosphere. Families interested in learning more about the school’s curriculum, staff, or district policies can find additional information and updates through the official district website at http://www.harper.txed.net.
For more information, contact HARPER EL at (830) 864-4044 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
HARPER, TX 78631
(830) 864-4044
http://www.harper.txed.net
HARPER EL is a public Title I school in HARPER, TX with about 215 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- HARPER ISD
- Total Students:
- 215
- Teachers:
- 15.17
- 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 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 215 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HARPER EL is predominantly White, representing about 84% of the student body.
- White
- 83.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 15.3%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Female
- 51.6%
- Male
- 48.4%
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.