Harrisburg Elementary School
- Harrisburg Elementary School serves 407 students in grades Kindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 47%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 53%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Arkansas state level of 14:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arkansas state average of 40%.
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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%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Harrisburg Elementary School's student population of 407 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 407 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 30 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Harrisburg Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has increased from 12:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Harrisburg Elementary School is 0.19, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AR) |
| Overall School Rank | #756 out of 999 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 47% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 30-34% | 53% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 14:1 | 14:1 |
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| Hispanic | 5% | 13% |
| Black | 4% | 21% |
| White | 90% | 60% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 60% | 26% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 38% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Harrisburg School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AR Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harrisburg Elementary School is Harrisburg High School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Harrisburg Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harrisburg Middle School (0.8 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Harrisburg Harrisburg High School Grades: 9-12 | 381 students
0.8 miles
501 W South St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870)578-2417 0.8 9-12 381 - Harrisburg Harrisburg Middle School Grades: 5-8 | 305 students
0.8 miles
401 W South St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870)578-2410 0.8 5-8 305 - Harrisburg Harrisburg Jtc School Grades: 8-12 | 38 students
2.0 miles
1800 Pine Grove Ln
Harrisburg, AR 72432
(870)578-5886 2.0 8-12 38 - Cherry Valley Cross County Intermediate School Grades: 4-6 | 129 students
10.5 miles
3211 Hwy 42
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870)588-3327 10.5 4-6 129 - Cherry Valley Cross County Elementary Technical Academy Charter School
Grades: PK-6 | 361 students
11.0 miles
2622 Hwy 42
Cherry Valley, AR 72324
(870)588-3337 11.0 PK-6 361
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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