Harper Elem School

www.wilmette39.org

366 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Harper Elementary School, located at 1101 Dartmouth St in Wilmette, Illinois, is a highly regarded public school serving students in kindergarten through fourth grade. As part of Wilmette Public Schools District 39, the school is well-known for its commitment to academic excellence, a supportive learning environment, and a strong sense of community. Harper places a significant emphasis on fostering the "whole child," balancing rigorous curriculum standards with social-emotional learning to ensure students are well-prepared for their future educational journeys.

The school is characterized by its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, which contribute to a collaborative atmosphere. Students at Harper benefit from modern instructional practices, a wide array of extracurricular opportunities, and a diverse range of resources designed to cater to various learning needs. Situated in a residential area of Wilmette, the school serves as a central hub for the neighborhood, consistently ranking as one of the top-performing elementary schools in the state due to its focus on student growth, character development, and inclusive classroom settings.

366

Total Students

30.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harper Elem School
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	23
Asian	15
Two or More	25

White
303 (82.8%)
Two or More
25 (6.8%)
Hispanic
23 (6.3%)
Asian
15 (4.1%)

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:	Wilmette SD 39
Phone:	(847)512-6200
Website:	http://www.wilmette39.org
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	366
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.2
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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 6

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 99