La Harpe Csd 347 School District

404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450-9280
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

La Harpe Csd 347 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Illinois for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public school serving 181 students in La Harpe Csd 347 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public School in La Harpe Csd 347 School District have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 25% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
1 School
4,384 Schools
# Students
181 Students
1,842,069 Students
# Teachers
17 Teachers
137,865 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

La Harpe Csd 347 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 861 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#604 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
17%
27%
20-24%
30%
40-49%
50%
(2022-23)
30.6%
29.7%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.15
0.70
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
29%
% Black
1%
16%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $25,298 is higher than the state median of $22,464. The school district revenue/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,215 is higher than the state median of $21,702. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$25,298
$22,464
Spending / Student
$22,215
$21,702

Best La Harpe Csd 347 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Harpe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-7739
Gr: PK-8 | 181 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to La Harpe Csd 347 School District?
La Harpe Csd 347 School District manages 1 public schools serving 181 students.
What is the rank of La Harpe Csd 347 School District?
La Harpe Csd 347 School District is ranked #572 out of 861 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Illinois school districts for: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in La Harpe Csd 347 School District?
92% of La Harpe Csd 347 School District students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Harpe Csd 347 School District?
La Harpe Csd 347 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is La Harpe Csd 347 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,215 is higher than the state median of $21,702. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • District size: 1 school
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 181 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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