Serving 330 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harper Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 330 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 47%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
School Overview
Harper Elementary School's student population of 330 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
330 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Tue. Jun 23, 2026
School Motto
Every-Student, Every-Day
School Rankings
Harper Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harper Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1380 out of 1743 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
9%
15%
Black
20%
13%
White
53%
63%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harper Elementary School's ranking?
Harper Elementary School is ranked #1380 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Harper Elementary School often compared to?
Harper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Cynthia Heights Elementary School, Vogel Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Harper Elementary School?
330 students attend Harper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Harper Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harper Elementary School?
Harper Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harper Elementary School offer ?
Harper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harper Elementary School part of?
Harper Elementary School is part of Evansville Vanderburgh School Corp School District.
In what neighborhood is Harper Elementary School located?
Harper Elementary School is located in the Alvord Boulevard neighborhood of Evansville, IN.
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