- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 11.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Wilmette, IL
Harper Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Harper Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 174260004276
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 78
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harper Elem School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Wilmette · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.1:1
- students per teacher
- 366
- students enrolled
Harper Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harper Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Wilmette, IL.
School address
District: Wilmette Sd 39 · Illinois
NCES ID 174260004276 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-15 students YoY
Harper Elem School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-15 students YoY 174260004276 · Wilmette, IL Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
366 enr · 13.1:1 · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Wilmette Junior High School (766 students)
Harper Elem School held near 370 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-15 headcount). Teacher FTE added 28.5 → 29.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Harper Elem School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Wilmette Junio
Wilmette Junior High School
766 students
- Highcrest Midd
Highcrest Middle School
748 students
- Central Elem S
Central Elem School
485 students
- Romona Elem Sc
Romona Elem School
462 students
- Mckenzie Elem
Mckenzie Elem School
461 students
- This school
Harper Elem School
366 students
What this shows Harper Elem School reports 366 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harper Elem School compares
Harper Elem School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.1:1 | ▼ 6% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 366 | top 51% | - | - |
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.
366
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
13.1:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Illinois - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
8.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$24,599
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $18,196
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 82.8%
Two or More 6.8%
Hispanic or Latino 6.3%
Asian 4.1%
Largest group: White at 82.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.4, Harper Elem School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Wilmette Sd 39 reports $24,599 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harper Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmette Junior High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Highcrest Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Romona Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mckenzie Elem School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harper Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 748
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 462
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 461
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools in Wilmette
3 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Nationwide elementary 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 (~366 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harper Elem School
How many students attend Harper Elem School?
Harper Elem School has 366 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Wilmette, IL. CCD year-over-year: 385 (2022-23) → 370 (2023-24), nearly flat (-15).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harper Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harper Elem School is 13.1:1, which is 6% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 17% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harper Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Harper Elem School is White at 82.8% of enrollment, in Wilmette, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harper Elem School?
Harper Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harper Elem School rank among elementary schools in Wilmette?
By Resource Investment Index, Harper Elem School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Wilmette, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Wilmette on the city page.
What other schools are in Wilmette Sd 39?
Besides Harper Elem School, Wilmette Sd 39 also operates Wilmette Junior High School (766 students), Highcrest Middle School (748 students), and Central Elem School (485 students). See the Wilmette Sd 39 district page for the complete list.