Serving 642 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harper Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 44%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 76% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 642 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in TX
- Math Proficiency: 60% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harper Elementary serves the southwest part of Princeton, TX, covering an area of approximately 19.7 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 2.1 miles from the school to the edge of the attendance zone, which extends up to 7.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harper Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Harper Elementary School's student population of 642 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
642 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Be Strong.
School Rankings
Harper Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 8,096 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harper Elementary School is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1980 out of 8096 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
17%
6%
Hispanic
26%
54%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Black
30%
13%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)4.8%
23%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
56%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harper Elementary School's ranking?
Harper Elementary School is ranked #1980 out of 8,096 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Texas.
What schools are Harper Elementary School often compared to?
Harper Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Godwin Elementary School, Lacy Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 44% TX state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harper Elementary School?
642 students attend Harper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
30% of Harper Elementary School students are Black, 26% of students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 17% of students are Asian, and 5% 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 16:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harper Elementary School offer ?
Harper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harper Elementary School part of?
Harper Elementary School is part of Princeton Independent School District.
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