HARPER EL

HARPER ISD
250 N SCHOOL ST
HARPER, TX 78631
223 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
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.
223
Total Students
15.1
Full-Time Teachers
14.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
51.1%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    147 (65.9%)
  • Hispanic
    67 (30.0%)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.1%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: N/A
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: HARPER ISD
Phone: (830)864-4044
Website: http://www.harperisd.net
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 223
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 15.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 88
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 26

* 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 27
Kindergarten 38
Grade 1 36
Grade 2 41
Grade 3 41
Grade 4 40
Gender Ratio