Public elementary schoolGrades EE–5Princeton ISD

Harper Elementary

8080 CR 398, Princeton, TX 75407 · (469) 952-5400 ext:4009

B
87 / 1002026 TEA rating
▼ Down 4 points from 2025Down from an A (91) in 2025.
642students
16.7students per teacher
96%attendance
1stof 10 Princeton ISD elementary schools
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BDDBBDBRings: 1 and 2 miles
This schoolPublic school (2026 grade)Private

Rating history

Harper Elementary has earned an A in 3 of its 6 A–F ratings since 2019.

TEA didn’t give A–F ratings in 2020 or 2021 (COVID). Scores are out of 100: 90+ is an A, 80–89 a B, 70–79 a C, 60–69 a D.

What makes up the 2026 grade

Student achievementB · 82

How students scored on STAAR tests.

School progressB · 86

How much students grew from last year, or how they did compared with schools with similar student populations.

Closing the gapsB · 89

How each student group did, including students from low-income families and English learners.

How students did on STAAR

Share of Harper Elementary tests at each level in spring 2025, across all grades and subjects. The dark tick is the Princeton ISD elementary school average.

Approaches grade level83%
Meets grade level55%
Princeton ISD elementary schools: 44.2%
Masters grade level28%

Students and teachers

From TEA’s 2024–25 school report card (TAPR).

642students in 2024–25Down 8% from 695 the year before
16.7students per teacher39 full-time teachers
21.5average class sizePrinceton ISD elementary schools: 20.4
4.8 yrsteachers’ average time in the district
$61,682average teacher base pay
49.8%from low-income familiesPrinceton ISD elementary schools: 62.6%
22.1%English learners
5.8%in gifted & talented
6.1%chronically absentMissed 10% or more of school days (2023–24)
Students by race and ethnicity
African American 29.8%Hispanic 26.5%White 21.7%Asian 16.7%Two or More Races 5%

Is a home zoned here?

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Nearby schools

Closest elementary schools and private schools, by straight-line distance.

BPerkins Early ChildhoodPrinceton ISD · 81 · 1.2 mi DJames ElementaryPrinceton ISD · 66 · 1.3 mi DLowe ElementaryPrinceton ISD · 69 · 1.6 mi BCanup Early ChildhoodPrinceton ISD · 81 · 2.2 mi BLacy ElementaryPrinceton ISD · 83 · 2.5 mi DGodwin ElementaryPrinceton ISD · 68 · 2.7 mi
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Questions about Harper Elementary

What is Harper Elementary’s TEA rating?

Harper Elementary earned a B (87 out of 100) in the Texas Education Agency’s 2026 A–F ratings, released in August 2026. It had an A (91) in 2025.

What grades does Harper Elementary serve?

Grades EE–5. It’s part of Princeton ISD, at 8080 CR 398 in Princeton.

How many students go to Harper Elementary?

642 students in 2024–25, down 8% from 695 the year before. There are about 17 students for every teacher.

How does Harper Elementary compare with other Princeton ISD elementary schools?

Its 2026 score ranks 1st of 10 Princeton ISD elementary schools (tied with 1 other). 0% of them earned an A in 2026.

Which homes are zoned to Harper Elementary?

Attendance zones can change from year to year. Use Princeton ISD’s school locator or call the district to confirm an address before you buy or rent.

Sources: Texas Education Agency 2019–2026 A–F accountability ratings (2026 released August 2026); TEA 2024–25 Texas Academic Performance Report (TAPR); TEA school directory; Realust What’s Coming tracker. District rankings and averages are Realust calculations from TEA data. Updated November 2026. See something out of date? Tell us.