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Harrisburg Elementary School

1003 S Illinois St
Harrisburg, AR 72432

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Harrisburg Elementary School serves 327 students in grades Kindergarten-4.

Harrisburg Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arkansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the Arkansas state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 37%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 13:1.

Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50% in AR
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Harrisburg Elementary School's student population of 327 students has declined by 19% over five school years.

The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-4

Total Students

327 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

25 teachers

This chart display the total teachers of Harrisburg Elementary School by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Grade

This chart display the students of Harrisburg Elementary School by grade.

School Rankings

Harrisburg Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 993 schools in Arkansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Harrisburg Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (AR)

Overall Testing Rank

#497 out of 993 schools
(Bottom 50%)

This chart display the overall school rank of Harrisburg Elementary School, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

35-39%

36%

This chart display 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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

30-34%

37%

This chart display 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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

14%

Black

20%

White

93%

60%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Harrisburg Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.13

0.59

This chart display the diversity score of Harrisburg Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)

Yes

Eligible for Free Lunch

100%

58%

This chart display 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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)

38%

This chart display 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 Arkansas by year, with the latest 2017-18 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Harrisburg School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harrisburg Elementary School's ranking?

Harrisburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arkansas for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 1%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% AR state average), while 30-34% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% AR state average).

How many students attend Harrisburg Elementary School?

327 students attend Harrisburg Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

93% of Harrisburg Elementary School students are White, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 2% 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 13:1, which is equal to the Arkansas state average of 13:1.

What grades does Harrisburg Elementary School offer ?

Harrisburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4

What school district is Harrisburg Elementary School part of?

Harrisburg Elementary School is part of Harrisburg School District.

School Reviews

1 1/6/2020

This school and this town is a joke. These kids don't have a chance in this town.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-4
Enrollment: 327 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 7%
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 35-39% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AR Dept. of Education