Harrisburg Elementary School
- Harrisburg Elementary School serves 383 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Arkansas state average of 44%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Harrisburg Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 39% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Harrisburg Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Harrisburg Elementary School's student population of 383 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 383 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 31 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Harrisburg Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,008 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Harrisburg Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #390 out of 1008 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45-49% | 44% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 2% |
| Hispanic | 4% | 13% |
| Black | 6% | 20% |
| White | 89% | 61% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.20 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 62% | 27% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 38% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrisburg School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harrisburg Elementary School is Harrisburg College & Career Preparatory School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Harrisburg Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harrisburg Harrisburg College & Career Preparatory School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 375 students
0.8 miles
207 West Estes
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2417 0.8 9-12 375 - Harrisburg Harrisburg Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 330 students
0.8 miles
401 W South St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-2410 0.8 5-8 330 - Harrisburg Harrisburg Jtc School Grades: 9-11 | 21 students
2.0 miles
1800 Pine Grove Ln
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870) 578-5886 2.0 9-11 21 - Cherry Valley Cross County Elementary Technical Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-6 | 342 students
11.0 miles
2622 Hwy 42
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337 11.0 PK-6 342 - Cherry Valley Cross Cnty High A New Technical School Charter School
Grades: 7-12 | 267 students
11.2 miles
21 County Rd 215
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870) 588-3337 11.2 7-12 267
School Reviews
| 1 This school and this town is a joke. These kids don't have a chance in this town. - Posted by Parent - Unknown |
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