Harper Elementary School

93 Valley Hill Rd SW
Riverdale, GA 30274

690 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harper Elementary School, located at 93 Valley Hill Rd SW in Riverdale, Georgia, is a public school serving the Clayton County Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. By focusing on foundational literacy and numeracy skills, Harper Elementary aims to prepare its diverse student body for success in their middle school years and beyond.

The school community places a strong emphasis on collaboration between teachers, parents, and local stakeholders to support the holistic development of its students. Beyond the core curriculum, Harper Elementary typically offers various programs and initiatives designed to enhance student learning through technology, extracurricular activities, and social-emotional support. As part of the Riverdale community, the school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to create a safe, nurturing, and equitable educational experience for every child.

690

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

13.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

100.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harper Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	4
Hispanic	223
Black	432
Asian	13
Two or More	17
American Indian	1

Black
432 (62.6%)
Hispanic
223 (32.3%)
Two or More
17 (2.5%)
Asian
13 (1.9%)
White
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Clayton County
Phone:	(678)479-2654
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	690
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	690
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 45

Kindergarten 104

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 96

Grade 4 107

Grade 5 126

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harper Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	45
Kindergarten	104
Grade 1	100
Grade 2	112
Grade 3	96
Grade 4	107
Grade 5	126

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harper Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	362	52.5%
Male	328	47.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)