Harrison Elementary School

1310 11th St Nw
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harrison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic and Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harrison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Harrison Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Year Founded
1929
School Calendar
First Day of School
Fri. Aug 15, 2025
Campus Size
2

School Rankings

Harrison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,223 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrison Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1088 out of 1223 schools
(Bottom 50%)
50-54%
68%
50-54%
70%
30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
13%
13%
Black
25%
7%
White
45%
71%
Hawaiian
3%
1%
Two or more races
12%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.71
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harrison Elementary School's ranking?
Harrison Elementary School is ranked #1088 out of 1,223 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Harrison Elementary School often compared to?
Harrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Maple Grove 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 68% IA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Harrison Elementary School?
288 students attend Harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Harrison Elementary School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison Elementary School?
Harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harrison Elementary School offer ?
Harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harrison Elementary School part of?
Harrison Elementary School is part of Cedar Rapids Comm School District.
In what neighborhood is Harrison Elementary School located?
Harrison Elementary School is located in the Northwest Area neighborhood of Cedar Rapids, IA.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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