Harper El
Princeton, TX · Princeton ISD
Regular public school · Grades PK-5 · Rural, fringe
1,166th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools statewide · better than 74%▲ Improving
8080 CR 398, Princeton, TX 75407
(469)952-5400NCES ID 483585012208Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Harper El 1,166th 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 74% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 28th in 2019 to 74th in 2025 — improving.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, STAAR % at Meets Grade Level or above, 2024–25 (TAPR) · 300 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 696 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 2008, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 40.2% | 51.3% | ▲ 11.1 pts | |
| White | 55.6% | 19.8% | ▼ 35.8 pts | |
| Black | 2.6% | 15.4% | ▲ 12.8 pts | |
| Asian | 0.6% | 10.1% | ▲ 9.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.0% | 3.0% | ▲ 2.0 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 2008. 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 $292K in zip 75407 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
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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What school district is Harper El in?
Harper El is part of the Princeton ISD district in Princeton, Texas.
Is Harper El a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Harper El 1,166th of 4,406 Texas elementary schools (better than 74% 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?
Hispanic 51%, White 20%, Black 15%, Asian 10% (696 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Harper El cost?
The typical home value in zip code 75407 is $292K 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.