- Enrollment
- 197
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harper, TX
Harper El
Federal NCES profile for Harper El, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 482259006560
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 55
📋 Attendance 82
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harper El earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Harper · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 36.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Harper El has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harper El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Harper, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+27 students YoY
Harper El grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (+12.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+27 students YoY 482259006560 · Harper, TX Other · SMALL · TRAD
223 enr · 13.1:1 · 36.9% lunch · RII 64
Nearest enrollment peer: Harper Middle (197 students)
Harper El grew from 217 students in 2022-23 to 244 in 2023-24 (+12.4%). Teacher FTE lost 17.2 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harper El in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harper El
223 students
- Harper Middle
Harper Middle
197 students
- Harper H S
Harper H S
171 students
What this shows Harper El reports 223 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harper El compares
Harper El is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 11% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.9% | ▼ 40% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 223 | top 83% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.1:1
Leaner classes than 66% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
223
Bigger than 22% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 40% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 11% below state mean
Top 35% in Texas - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,265
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 223 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 65.9%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 0.4%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 65.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.5, Harper El is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harper Isd reports $12,265 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harper El Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harper Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harper H S | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harper El's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 171
- Students per teacher
- 9:1
- Resource Index
- 69/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~223 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harper El
How many students attend Harper El?
Harper El has 223 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harper, TX. CCD year-over-year: 217 (2022-23) → 244 (2023-24), up 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper El?
The student-teacher ratio at Harper El is 13.1:1, which is 11% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harper El?
36.9% of students at Harper El are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harper El?
The largest demographic group at Harper El is White at 65.9% of enrollment, in Harper, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harper El?
Harper El has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harper El rank among public schools in Harper?
By Resource Investment Index, Harper El ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Harper, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harper Isd?
Besides Harper El, Harper Isd also operates Harper Middle (197 students) and Harper H S (171 students). See the Harper Isd district page for the complete list.