For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 252 students in La Harpe Community School District 347. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in La Harpe Community School District 347 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Illinois public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 19% (versus the 30% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Illinois public school average of 55% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,392 Schools
# Students
252 Students
1,845,447 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
136,636 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
La Harpe Community School District 347, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 864 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#604 out of 865 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
30%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
50%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.14
0.69
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
6%
% Hispanic
2%
28%
% Black
2%
17%
% White
92%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,171 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,423. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,956 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$39,976 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,171
$22,423
Spending / Student
$15,956
$21,662
Best La Harpe Community School District 347 Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
La Harpe Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-7739
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-7739
Gr: PK-8 | 190 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #22.
La Harpe Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 11-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
Gr: 6-8 | 62 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to La Harpe Community School District 347?
La Harpe Community School District 347 manages 2 public schools serving 252 students.
What is the rank of La Harpe Community School District 347?
La Harpe Community School District 347 is ranked #643 out of 864 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in La Harpe Community School District 347?
92% of La Harpe Community School District 347 students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of La Harpe Community School District 347?
La Harpe Community School District 347 has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is La Harpe Community School District 347's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,956 is less than the state median of $21,662. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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