HARPER EL

www.princetonisd.net

642 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harper Elementary School, located at 8080 CR 398 in Princeton, Texas, is a key campus within the Princeton Independent School District. As a public elementary school, it serves a growing suburban community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to students in the early stages of their education. The school is designed to foster a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often incorporating extracurricular activities to encourage holistic student development.

Given its location in the rapidly expanding Princeton area, Harper Elementary plays a significant role in accommodating the district's rising enrollment. The school typically operates with a commitment to high academic standards, utilizing state-aligned curricula and professional teaching staff to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond. Families in the area can expect a focus on school safety, community engagement, and a collaborative approach to education that involves both teachers and parents in the student’s academic journey.

642

Total Students

38.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARPER EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	139
Hispanic	170
Black	191
Asian	107
Two or More	32
American Indian	3

Black
191 (29.8%)
Hispanic
170 (26.5%)
White
139 (21.7%)
Asian
107 (16.7%)
Two or More
32 (5.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PRINCETON ISD
Phone:	(469)952-5400
Website:	http://www.princetonisd.net
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	642
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	54

* 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

Kindergarten 96

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 105

Grade 3 105

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 107