Serving 559 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harp Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 559 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 79%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AR
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 34% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 26% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harp Elementary School serves the southern part of Springdale, AR, covering an area of approximately 2.7 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive of 10 to 12 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 5.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harp Elementary School's student population of 559 students has grown by 30% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
559 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harp Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 989 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harp Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#448 out of 989 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
34%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Asian
2%
2%
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Hispanic
59%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
2%
19%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 20-year historical data
White
21%
57%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Hawaiian
12%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Two or more races
4%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 16-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20.8%
22.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Showing 2013–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
10%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 23-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harp Elementary School's ranking?
Harp Elementary School is ranked #448 out of 989 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arkansas.
What schools are Harp Elementary School often compared to?
Harp Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Elmdale Elementary School, Jones Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% AR state average), while 34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AR state average).
How many students attend Harp Elementary School?
559 students attend Harp Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Harp Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 12% of students are Hawaiian, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harp Elementary School?
Harp Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harp Elementary School offer ?
Harp Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harp Elementary School part of?
Harp Elementary School is part of Springdale School District.
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