J. E. Harper Elementary School serves 407 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 66%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 65-69% (which was approximately equal to the Louisiana state average of 67%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 was higher than the Louisiana state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 60% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Louisiana state average of 59% (majority Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
407 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
66%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
67%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
13:1
Showing 2010–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
1%
11%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 23-year historical data
Black
57%
42%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 36-year historical data
White
40%
41%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2011–2025. View full 36-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
61%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (16-17)
7%
3%
Showing 2008–2017. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), LA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 66% LA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 67% LA state average).
How many students attend J. E. Harper Elementary School?
407 students attend J. E. Harper Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of J. E. Harper Elementary School students are Black, 40% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of J. E. Harper Elementary School?
J. E. Harper Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Louisiana state average of 13:1.
What grades does J. E. Harper Elementary School offer ?
J. E. Harper Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is J. E. Harper Elementary School part of?
J. E. Harper Elementary School is part of Webster Parish School District.
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