Harper Elementary School

93 Valley Hill Rd Sw
Riverdale, GA 30274
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Harper Elementary School serves 735 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 44%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Georgia state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Georgia state level of 14:1.

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30% (Top 1% in GA)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 28% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Georgia for:

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School Overview

Harper Elementary School's student population of 735 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
735 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Harper Elementary School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (GA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
30%
44%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
28%
45%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
28%
18%
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Black
68%
36%
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White
n/a
37%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.46
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Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
3%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% GA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% GA state average).
How many students attend Harper Elementary School?
735 students attend Harper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Harper Elementary School students are Black, 28% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harper Elementary School?
Harper Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Georgia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harper Elementary School offer ?
Harper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harper Elementary School part of?
Harper Elementary School is part of Clayton County School District.

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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 735 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30% (Top 1%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 28% (Top 1%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), GA Dept. of Education

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