Serving 190 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, La Harpe Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Illinois for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Illinois state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 190 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 7%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IL
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
La Harpe Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Illinois for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
La Harpe Elementary School's student population of 190 students has grown by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
190 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Motto
We build the Future One Child at a Time
School Rankings
La Harpe Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,542 schools in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of La Harpe Elementary School is 0.13, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1983 out of 3542 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
1%
16%
White
93%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is La Harpe Elementary School's ranking?
La Harpe Elementary School is ranked #1983 out of 3,542 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% IL state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% IL state average).
How many students attend La Harpe Elementary School?
190 students attend La Harpe Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of La Harpe Elementary School students are White, 4% 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 Elementary School?
La Harpe Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does La Harpe Elementary School offer ?
La Harpe Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is La Harpe Elementary School part of?
La Harpe Elementary School is part of La Harpe Csd 347 School District.
School Calendar
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Date
First Day of School for Students
August 20, 2025 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 26, 2025 (Wednesday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 27, 2025 (Thursday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 28, 2025 (Friday)
No School - Spring Break
April 03, 2026 (Friday)
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