David A. Harrison Elementary School
Tel:
(804)991-2242
- David A. Harrison Elementary School serves 573 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 82% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 80%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 50%.
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 573 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 573 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- David A. Harrison Elementary 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 0.70, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (VA) |
| Overall School Rank | #838 out of 1,796 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 85% | 72% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 82% | 80% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 15% |
| Black | 25% | 23% |
| White | 44% | 50% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | n/a |
| Two or more races | 8% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.70 | n/a |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 35% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 22% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prince George Co Pblc Schs School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is J.e.j. Moore Middle School (3.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is J.e.j. Moore Middle School (3.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Disputanta J.e.j. Moore Middle School Grades: 6-7 | 990 students
3.3 miles
11455 Prince George Dr
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804)733-2740 3.3 6-7 990 - 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 | 477 students
4.7 miles
13400 Prince George Dr
Disputanta, VA 23842
(804)733-2755 4.7 PK-5 477 - Prince George N.b. Clements Junior High School Grades: 8-9 | 984 students
5.3 miles
7800 Laurel Spring Rd.
Prince George, VA 23875
(804)733-2730 5.3 8-9 984 - Prince George Prince George High School Grades: 9-12 | 1436 students
5.3 miles
7801 Laurel Spring Rd
Prince George, VA 23875
(804)733-2720 5.3 9-12 1436
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