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La Harpe Elementary School

Summary:

La Harpe Elementary School is a public school serving around 200 students in grades PK-8 in the small town of La Harpe, Illinois, which is part of the La Harpe Central School District 347. Unfortunately, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in both English Language Arts (ELA) and Mathematics proficiency across all grade levels, with only 33.9% of students proficient in ELA and 18.8% proficient in Math in the 2023-2024 school year, compared to state averages of 41.2% and 28.4%, respectively.

The school's performance varies significantly across different student groups, with female students and students from low socioeconomic backgrounds performing better than their male and white counterparts. For example, in 2023-2024, female students at La Harpe Elementary ranked 696 out of 1,942 Illinois elementary schools, while male students ranked 1,489 out of 1,959. Additionally, the school has experienced a concerning increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 2.7% in 2019-2020 to 40.6% in 2021-2022, which is significantly higher than the state average and could be a contributing factor to the school's academic struggles.

When compared to nearby schools, such as West Prairie South Elementary School, which is about 15 miles away, La Harpe Elementary School generally performs worse in both ELA and Math proficiency. The school may need to implement targeted interventions and support systems to address the unique needs of its diverse student population and improve overall academic outcomes.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-8

 404 W Main St
       La Harpe, IL  61450-9280

(217) 659-7739

District: La Harpe Central School District 347

SchoolDigger Rank:
1104th of 2,067 Illinois Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $17,462 Help


Students who attend La Harpe Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Illini West High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.6 Help
Number of students:  200

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.0%
African American:
3.0%
Hispanic:
2.0%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53% Help


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Compare Details La Harpe Elementary School ranks worse than 53.4% of elementary schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 42.34. (See more...)
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Compare Details La Harpe Elementary School ranks worse than 62.5% of middle schools in Illinois. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 32.93. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at La Harpe Elementary School is $17,462.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

La Harpe Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks La Harpe Elementary School 1104th of 2067 Illinois public elementary schools. (See La Harpe Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks La Harpe Elementary School 852nd of 1363 Illinois public middle schools. (See La Harpe Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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La Harpe Central School District 347:

SchoolDigger ranks La Harpe Central School District 347 595th of 813 Illinois school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for La Harpe Elementary School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at La Harpe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2009 71.80 672nd 2120 68.3%
2010 64.96 913th 2139 57.3%
2011 71.65 666th 2147 69.0%
2012 79.05 392nd 2166 81.9%
2013 61.48 902nd 2167 58.4%
2014 43.84 1246th 2093 40.5%
2015 27.25 1500th 2052 26.9%
2016 31.32 1388th 2046 32.2%
2017 24.79 1555th 2044 23.9%
2018 36.05 1267th 2037 37.8%
2019 33.66 1354th 2086 35.1%
2021 45.20 948th 1948 51.3%
2022 48.85 956th 2082 54.1%
2023 53.07 881st 2077 57.6%
2024 42.34 1104th 2067 46.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at La Harpe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.79 903rd 1765 48.8%
2019 31.00 1343rd 1816 26.0%
2021 72.75 215th 1514 85.8%
2022 45.62 885th 1763 49.8%
2023 65.25 443rd 1808 75.5%
2024 57.21 622nd 1793 65.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at La Harpe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 31.62 1362nd 2019 32.5%
2021 23.00 1299th 1680 22.7%
2022 47.88 906th 1970 54.0%
2023 75.02 419th 1957 78.6%
2024 59.33 696th 1942 64.2%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at La Harpe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.64 1264th 1972 35.9%
2019 36.69 1224th 2019 39.4%
2021 69.54 431st 1707 74.8%
2022 42.38 1039th 1977 47.4%
2023 38.17 1148th 1984 42.1%
2024 23.89 1489th 1959 24.0%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at La Harpe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.57 1252nd 1463 14.4%
2019 14.36 1346th 1462 7.9%
2021 29.67 982nd 1308 24.9%
2022 34.60 974th 1425 31.6%
2023 39.53 882nd 1419 37.8%
2024 27.95 1052nd 1392 24.4%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for La Harpe Elementary School

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Rank History for all middle school students at La Harpe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 59.75 444th 1367 67.5%
2024 32.93 852nd 1363 37.5%
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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at La Harpe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 72.78 205th 1234 83.4%
2024 46.74 578th 1219 52.6%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at La Harpe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.96 509th 1275 60.1%
2024 38.14 727th 1251 41.9%
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Rank History for middle school Male students at La Harpe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 65.64 346th 1292 73.2%
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Rank History for middle school White students at La Harpe Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools IL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.37 467th 895 47.8%
2024 16.84 766th 875 12.5%
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Data source: test scores: Illinois State Board of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for La Harpe Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2008 184 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 189
2009 171 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 174
2010 157 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 2 160
2011 147 1 0 0 0 0 2 0 150
2012 142 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 144
2013 147 1 0 0 0 0 5 0 153
2014 144 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 147
2015 159 0 0 0 0 0 5 0 164
2016 164 0 0 0 0 0 3 0 167
2017 146 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 153
2018 139 0 0 2 0 0 3 0 144
2019 133 2 0 2 0 0 3 0 140
2020 148 0 0 2 0 0 2 0 152
2021 135 1 0 2 0 0 3 0 141
2022 127 1 0 2 0 0 4 0 134
2023 186 6 0 4 0 0 4 0 200

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at La Harpe Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 189 14.0 13.5 44.9
2009 174 15.0 11.6 43.4
2010 160 16.0 10.0 45.6
2011 150 14.0 10.7 51.3
2012 144 13.0 11.0 46.5
2013 153 14.9 10.2 59.5
2014 147 10.0 14.7 60.5
2015 164 15.0 10.9 61
2016 167 15.0 11.1 63.5
2017 153 12.9 11.8 63.4
2018 144 11.3 12.7 62.5
2019 140 11.9 11.7 67.1
2020 152 10.0 15.2 61.2
2021 141 n/a n/a n/a
2022 134 7.0 19.1 57.5
2023 200 15.8 12.6 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio La Harpe Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2008 189 14.0 13.5 44.9
2009 174 15.0 11.6 43.4
2010 160 16.0 10.0 45.6
2011 150 14.0 10.7 51.3
2012 144 13.0 11.0 46.5
2013 153 14.9 10.2 59.5
2014 147 10.0 14.7 60.5
2015 164 15.0 10.9 61
2016 167 15.0 11.1 63.5
2017 153 12.9 11.8 63.4
2018 144 11.3 12.7 62.5
2019 140 11.9 11.7 67.1
2020 152 10.0 15.2 61.2
2021 141 n/a n/a n/a
2022 134 7.0 19.1 57.5
2023 200 15.8 12.6 53

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Immunization Rates

La Harpe Elementary School

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YearPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaHepatitis BVaricellaDTPPneumococcal Meningococcal
2015100.0%98.3%98.3%98.3%14.0%99.4%100.0%12.2%
201699.4%98.8%98.8%98.8%13.1%99.4%100.0%13.7%
201798.7%97.4%97.4%97.4%12.3%98.1%98.7%12.3%
201898.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%13.7%98.0%98.6%13.7%
201999.3%97.9%97.9%97.9%13.6%97.9%99.3%14.3%
202198.6%97.9%97.9%97.9%98.6%97.9%98.6%13.2%
202298.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%14.3%
202397.0%96.0%96.0%96.0%98.5%96.0%96.5%6.6%33.8%
202496.9%96.4%96.4%96.4%97.9%94.8%97.4%8.9%27.6%

Data source: Illinois State Board of Education
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Per Pupil Expenditures for La Harpe Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $942 (8.1%) $10,633 (91.9%) $11,574
2020 $960 (8.2%) $10,735 (91.8%) $11,694
2021 $1,226 (10.2%) $10,736 (89.7%) $11,963
2022 $1,226 (10.2%) $10,736 (89.7%) $11,963
2023 $1,110 (7.5%) $13,737 (92.5%) $14,846
2024 $1,931 (11.1%) $15,531 (88.9%) $17,462

Data source: Illinois Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on La Harpe Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 1354th of 2086 Elementary schoolsRanks 881st of 2077 Elementary schools
 22.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (La Harpe Elementary School)28.643.8
 15.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (La Harpe Central School District 347)28.643.8
 15.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.428.8
 7.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (La Harpe Elementary School)28.643.8
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (La Harpe Central School District 347)28.643.8
 15.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Illinois)40.633
 7.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (La Harpe Elementary School)29.235.3
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (La Harpe Central School District 347)29.235.3
 6.1%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)36.735.4
 1.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (La Harpe Elementary School)29.211.8
 17.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (La Harpe Central School District 347)29.211.8
 17.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)33.527.7
 5.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (La Harpe Elementary School)23.517.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (La Harpe Central School District 347)23.517.6
 5.9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Illinois)37.935.2
 2.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (La Harpe Elementary School)11.85.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (La Harpe Central School District 347)11.85.9
 5.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Illinois)29.825.6
 4.2%
5th Grade Science (La Harpe Elementary School)43.858.8
 15%
   5th Grade Science (La Harpe Central School District 347)43.858.8
 15%
   5th Grade Science (Illinois)54.452.4
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students140200
 42.9%
African American26
 200%
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic24
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White133186
 39.8%
Two or More Races34
 33.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients67.1%53%
 14.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about La Harpe Elementary School

Students at La Harpe Elementary School are 93% White, 3% African American, 2% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 200 students attended La Harpe Elementary School.

Students who attend La Harpe Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Illini West High School

La Harpe Elementary School ranks 1104th of 2067 Illinois elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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