Harper Elem

Chaparral Schools
1317 Walnut
Harper, KS 67058
255 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th
School Overview
Harper Elementary School, located at 1317 Walnut in Harper, Kansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Harper-Anthony USD 361 school district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students, focusing on core academic development, social-emotional growth, and preparing children for their transition into secondary education. As a key component of the local community, the school emphasizes a student-centered approach, aiming to provide a well-rounded experience that encourages both personal and academic success.

As part of the USD 361 district, Harper Elementary benefits from the broader resources and curricular goals of the school system, which is committed to academic excellence and community engagement. The school’s presence in Harper plays an essential role in the town's social fabric, serving as a hub for local families and extracurricular involvement. For those seeking more specific information regarding school programs, enrollment procedures, or district initiatives, the official website at [www.usd361.org](http://www.usd361.org) serves as the primary resource for news, staff directories, and school calendars.
255
Total Students
21.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
62.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    182 (71.4%)
  • Hispanic
    61 (23.9%)
  • Two or More
    11 (4.3%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
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: Chaparral Schools
Phone: (620)896-7614
Website: http://www.usd361.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 6th
Total Students: 255
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 132
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 28

* 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 28
Kindergarten 35
Grade 1 26
Grade 2 34
Grade 3 39
Grade 4 28
Grade 5 39
Grade 6 26
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Anthony Elem
Chaparral Schools
210 Students
215 S Springfield
Anthony, KS 67003 (9.2 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th