Harrisburg Elementary School

3900 Stallings Road
Harrisburg, NC 28075
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 774 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harrisburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 774 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harrisburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Harrisburg Elementary School's student population of 774 students has declined by 27% over five school years.
The teacher population of 51 teachers has declined by 19% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
774 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
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School Rankings

Harrisburg Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrisburg Elementary School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#300 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harrisburg Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
76%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harrisburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
68%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harrisburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
85-89%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harrisburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harrisburg Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Harrisburg Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.
Asian
19%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harrisburg Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
9%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harrisburg Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
18%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harrisburg Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
49%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harrisburg Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harrisburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harrisburg Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Harrisburg Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harrisburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harrisburg Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harrisburg Elementary School's ranking?
Harrisburg Elementary School is ranked #300 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Harrisburg Elementary School often compared to?
Harrisburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patriots Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Harrisburg Elementary School?
774 students attend Harrisburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Harrisburg Elementary School students are White, 19% of students are Asian, 18% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrisburg Elementary School?
Harrisburg Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harrisburg Elementary School offer ?
Harrisburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harrisburg Elementary School part of?
Harrisburg Elementary School is part of Cabarrus County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 774 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 51%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 76% (Top 20%)
  • : 68% (Top 20%)
  • : 85-89% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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