Serving 344 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 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 344 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harper Elementary School serves the southeast part of Evansville, IN, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of about 5-10 minutes, with the furthest edge located around 2.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harper Elementary School's student population of 344 students has grown by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
344 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
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 0.68, 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%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
11%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
Black
23%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
49%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.6%
23.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and Tan
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
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?
344 students attend Harper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Harper Elementary School students are White, 23% of students are Black, 15% of students are Two or more races, 11% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harper Elementary School?
Harper Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, 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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