Enrollment
181
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 170138105943
La Harpe Elementary School — La Harpe, IL
Federal NCES profile for La Harpe Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 33/100.
👥 Class size 47
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 28
📋 Attendance 28
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: La Harpe Csd 347 · Illinois
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
15.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How La Harpe Elementary School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
La Harpe Elementary School reports 181 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 15.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 9% below the Illinois state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 16% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Counselor coverage works out to roughly 362 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 28.7% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding La Harpe Csd 347 spends $18,888 per pupil district-wide, below the Illinois average of $20,099 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 57.0% from local sources (property taxes), 26.4% from the state, and 16.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How La Harpe Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Illinois state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 9% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 181 | top 15% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
— 9% below state mean
Top 46% in Illinois — lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
28.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$18,888
per pupil, district-wide
— below Illinois avg of $20,099
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Per 362 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 181 Top 15% in Illinois — larger than 85% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 15.0
Students per teacher 13.3:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 170138105943
Student demographics
White 92.3%
Two or More 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.3% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.5
Students per counselor 362:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 28.7%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 0
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for La Harpe Csd 347, which includes La Harpe Elementary School.
$18,888
Per student
-6%
vs Illinois
Avg $20,099
-3%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 57.0%
State 26.4%
Federal 16.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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Frequently asked questions about La Harpe Elementary School
How many students attend La Harpe Elementary School?
La Harpe Elementary School has 181 students enrolled. It is a other school in La Harpe, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at La Harpe Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at La Harpe Elementary School is 13.3:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of La Harpe Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at La Harpe Elementary School is White at 92.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in La Harpe, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for La Harpe Elementary School?
La Harpe Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.