Serving 371 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, David Harrison Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 371 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: David Harrison Elementary serves the southwest part of Springfield, MO, covering an area of approximately 1.6 square miles. Families in this zone can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge located about 1.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Harrison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
David Harrison Elementary School's student population of 371 students has grown by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
371 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Rankings
David Harrison Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Harrison Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#193 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Asian
6%
2%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hispanic
9%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Black
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
White
69%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
10%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 16-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Harrison Elementary School's ranking?
David Harrison Elementary School is ranked #193 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are David Harrison Elementary School often compared to?
David Harrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gray Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend David Harrison Elementary School?
371 students attend David Harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of David Harrison Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David Harrison Elementary School?
David Harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does David Harrison Elementary School offer ?
David Harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David Harrison Elementary School part of?
David Harrison Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
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