La Harpe Csd 347 School District

404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450-9280
(District boundaries shown in map)
4/
10
Bottom 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 252 students in La Harpe Csd 347 School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Illinois.
Public Schools in La Harpe Csd 347 School District have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Illinois public school average of 26%), 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 56% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IL)
# Schools
2 Schools
4,399 Schools
# Students
252 Students
1,881,773 Students
# Teachers
21 Teachers
136,664 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1

District Rank

La Harpe Csd 347 School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 844 school districts in Illinois (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
This School District
State Average (IL)
#560 out of 852 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall district rank of La Harpe Csd 347  School District, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
15-19%
28%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of La Harpe Csd 347  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
20-24%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of La Harpe Csd 347  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Illinois by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
50%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.14
0.70
# American Indian Students
n/a
4,556 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
n/a
103,630 Students
% Asian Students
n/a
6%
# Hispanic Students
5 Students
517,685 Students
% Hispanic Students
2%
28%
# Black Students
4 Students
303,129 Students
% Black Students
2%
16%
# White Students
233 Students
837,178 Students
% White Students
92%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
1,684 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
10 Students
78,057 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
20
79,660
# Students in K Grade:
18
120,716
# Students in 1st Grade:
24
126,380
# Students in 2nd Grade:
17
167,371
# Students in 3rd Grade:
19
130,316
# Students in 4th Grade:
16
130,337
# Students in 5th Grade:
17
129,914
# Students in 6th Grade:
39
132,189
# Students in 7th Grade:
44
135,696
# Students in 8th Grade:
38
137,626
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
149,483
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
150,499
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
146,819
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
144,755
# Ungraded Students:
-
12

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $18,171 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,990. The school district revenue/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,956 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.
This School District
This State (IL)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$41,381 MM
This chart displays total revenue of La Harpe Csd 347  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$4 MM
$39,976 MM
This chart displays total spending of La Harpe Csd 347  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$18,171
$21,990
This chart displays average revenue per public school student in La Harpe Csd 347  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$15,956
$21,244
This chart displays average spending per public school student in La Harpe Csd 347  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in Illinois by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best La Harpe Csd 347 School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
La Harpe Elementary School
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-7739
Grades: PK-8
| 190 students
Rank: #22.
La Harpe Junior High School
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
404 W Main St
La Harpe, IL 61450
(217) 659-3713
Grades: 6-8
| 62 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to La Harpe Csd 347 School District?
La Harpe Csd 347 School District manages 2 public schools serving 252 students.
What is the rank of La Harpe Csd 347 School District?
La Harpe Csd 347 School District is ranked #559 out of 844 school districts in Illinois (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in La Harpe Csd 347 School District?
92% of La Harpe Csd 347 School District 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 Csd 347 School District?
La Harpe Csd 347 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 14:1.
What is La Harpe Csd 347 School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,956 is less than the state median of $21,244. The school district spending/student has declined by 19% over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-08
  • Enrollment: 252 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 8%
  • : Bottom 50% in IL
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education

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