Harper El
Harper, TX · Harper ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-4 · Rural, remote
604th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 86%▲ Improving
250 N SCHOOL ST, Harper, TX 78631
(830)864-4044NCES ID 482259006560Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Harper El 604th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools for 2024–25, based on STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) English and Math results — better than 86% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 71th in 2019 to 86th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 72 students tested · no science: TX tests it in grades 5, 8 and 11, and this school ends at grade 4
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 244 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1988, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 82.7% | 70.9% | ▼ 11.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 16.0% | 26.6% | ▲ 10.6 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.4% | 1.6% | ▲ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1988. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $422K in zip 78631 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2009
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Harper El
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ELA 85% ▲16 · Math 84% ▲16Compare - #3105Starkey ElKerrville ISD · 17.2 mi away3,105th of 4,406
ELA 45% ▼24 · Math 36% ▼32Compare - #1583Daniels ElKerrville ISD · 19.7 mi away1,583rd of 4,406
ELA 60% ▼9 · Math 48% ▼20Compare - #1193Nimitz ElKerrville ISD · 19.9 mi away1,193rd of 4,406
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What school district is Harper El in?
Harper El is part of the Harper ISD district in Harper, Texas.
Is Harper El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harper El 604th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 86% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR)).
What is the racial makeup of Harper El?
White 71%, Hispanic 27%, Two or more races 2% (244 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harper El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 78631 is $422K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR), low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.