David A. Harrison Elementary School
Tel:
(804) 991-2242
- David A. Harrison Elementary School serves 552 students in grades Prekindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 77% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- David A. Harrison Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
Top Placements
David A. Harrison Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- David A. Harrison Elementary School's student population of 552 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 552 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 34 teachers |
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School Comparison
- David A. Harrison Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,791 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of David A. Harrison Elementary School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #698 out of 1791 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) (16-17) | 85% | 72% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | n/a |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 15% |
| Black | 25% | 23% |
| White | 44% | 50% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.68 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 30% | 38% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 19% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prince George County School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, VA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to David A. Harrison Elementary School is N.b. Clements Junior High School (5.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is J.e.j. Moore Middle School (3.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Disputanta J.e.j. Moore Middle School Grades: 6-7 | 979 students
3.3 miles
11455 Prince George Dr
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 733-2740 3.3 6-7 979 - Disputanta Crater Juvenile Detention Home Alternative School
4.2 miles
6102 County Dr.
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 732-3803 4.2 n/a n/a - Disputanta South Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 455 students
4.7 miles
13400 Prince George Dr
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804) 733-2755 4.7 PK-5 455 - Prince George N.b. Clements Junior High School Grades: 8-9 | 971 students
5.3 miles
7800 Laurel Spring Rd.
Prince George, VA 23875
(804) 733-2730 5.3 8-9 971 - Prince George Prince George High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,376 student
5.3 miles
7801 Laurel Spring Rd
Prince George, VA 23875
(804) 733-2720 5.3 9-12 1,376
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