Serving 630 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David A. Harrison Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 630 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 54%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: David A. Harrison Elementary serves the southeast part of Disputanta, VA, encompassing an area of approximately 77.6 square miles. Families in this zone typically have a drive of 10 to 15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of 6.7 miles from the school to the zone's edge, extending up to 10.9 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
David A. Harrison Elementary School's student population of 630 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
630 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1967
School Calendar
School Rankings
David A. Harrison Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David A. Harrison Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#764 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
8%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
25%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
18%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
White
46%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.9%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Harrison Bears
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David A. Harrison Elementary School's ranking?
David A. Harrison Elementary School is ranked #764 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are David A. Harrison Elementary School often compared to?
David A. Harrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Elementary School, South Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend David A. Harrison Elementary School?
630 students attend David A. Harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of David A. Harrison Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David A. Harrison Elementary School?
David A. Harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does David A. Harrison Elementary School offer ?
David A. Harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is David A. Harrison Elementary School part of?
David A. Harrison Elementary School is part of Prince George County School District.
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