Harp Elementary School, Springdale, AR (2026 List)

About HARP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Harp Elementary School is a public school in Springdale, Arkansas that teaches kids from Pre-K to 5th grade. The school has about 530 students and a student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, which helps keep class sizes small. Harp Elementary has a standards-based curriculum that focuses on basic reading and math skills. It also uses teaching methods that work for all types of learners. The school participates in district-wide programs aimed at enhancing student engagement and academic growth. The student population is highly diverse, with roughly 77% of students from minority backgrounds, primarily Hispanic, along with representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups. Students demonstrate their academic abilities by correctly solving approximately 50% of the math problems and 34% of the reading/language arts problems. This means they still need to improve in these areas. The amount of money each student gets is about the same as the average for the district and region. It helps pay for student programs and teaching materials. Harp Elementary is in a neighborhood in Springdale, and it benefits from the involvement of families and the community. The school is generally a friendly and diverse place that focuses on basic academic skills.

Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 38%

Reading 34%

State average proficiency is 38% in Math and 34% in Reading.

35

Full-time Teachers

14 : 1

Student-Teacher Ratio

511

Total Students

$60887

Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 22.5%

Asian 1.37%

Hispanic 59.49%

Black 2.15%

Two+ Races 3.52%

Native Am. 0.2%

White

22.5%

Asian

1.37%

Hispanic

59.49%

Black

2.15%

Two+ Races

3.52%

Native Am.

0.2%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 511

51.27%

262 Female

48.73%

249 Male

Student Population

511 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 14 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

511 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

HARP ELEMENTARY SCHOOL Contact Information

Address

2700 BUTTERFIELD COA, SPRINGDALE, AR, 72764

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Phone

(479) 750-8740

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Website

http://www.sdale.org

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 7:45 AM to 3:10 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:30 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

This month, Harp Elementary School in Springdale made the news for a fun event called "Walk & Roll to School." It brought together students, parents, city partners, and community health advocates to celebrate active lifestyles and safer streets. Dozens of students rode bikes and walked hand in hand with parents and volunteers through the neighborhood, chanting encouragement and showing school spirit as they got to school. The program was part of a bigger effort to get families moving more and show how important it is for kids to move around every day for their health.

FAQ

Q1. Does Harp Elementary offer extracurricular activities?

Ans. Yes, the school provides clubs, music, art, and seasonal sports programs for students.

Q2. Do you have programs for students who are learning English as a second language (ELL)?

Ans. Yes, Harp Elementary offers ELL support to help non-native English speakers improve language skills.

Q3. Does the school offer services for students with disabilities?

Ans. Yes, there are special education programs that are tailored to the needs of each student who qualifies.

Q4. Are there opportunities for parent involvement at Harp Elementary?

Ans. Yes, the school hosts family nights, parent-teacher conferences, and community engagement events.

Q5. Does Harp Elementary have a library or media center?

Ans. Yes, the school has a library with books, digital resources, and programs to help students read.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3

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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10

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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2

SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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