Very Good
#323 of 1,294 schools in KS
Top 25% in state
Harper Elem
Elementary School · Chaparral Schools · Harper, KS
A Chaparral Schools elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1317 Walnut, Harper, KS 67058
- Math 45% proficient (2025)
- Reading 49% proficient (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harper Elem score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2025 KAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. KS average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 47% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 38 test records from KS state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
68.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Harper Elem sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 50Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low129/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$65,526
Median home value
$97,000
Median rent
$811/mo
College educated
20.1%
Homeownership
69.7%
Poverty rate
11%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 67058; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 in Chaparral Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony ElemEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | Not available | 212 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Chaparral Schools
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #2 of 3
- District spending per student
- $16,321NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harper Elem is listed in Chaparral Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harper Elem
Harper Elem is a public elementary school in Harper, KS, part of Chaparral Schools, serving approximately 251 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #323 of 1,294 schools in KS. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harper Elem
What grades does Harper Elem serve?
Harper Elem serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.
How many students attend Harper Elem?
Harper Elem has an enrollment of approximately 251 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper Elem?
The student-teacher ratio at Harper Elem is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harper Elem rank in KS?
Harper Elem ranks #323 of 1,294 schools in KS.
What is Harper Elem's MySchoolScout rating?
Harper Elem has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harper Elem?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harper Elem has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harper Elem a charter school?
No, Harper Elem is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harper Elem a Title I school?
No, Harper Elem is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harper Elem?
68.1% of students at Harper Elem qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 6th
- Enrollment
- 251
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Harper County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (620) 896-7614
- Area population (ZIP 67058)
- 1,893
- Area average commute
- 16.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 KAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 KAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 67058; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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