Serving 305 students in grades Prekindergarten-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 35-39% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). 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 50% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 305 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 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:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harrison Elementary School's student population of 305 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
305 students
![This chart displays total students of Harrison Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Harrison Elementary School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/29000/29425/harrison-elementary-school-chart-dHzGGi.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
School Rankings
Harrison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrison Elementary School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1152 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Harrison Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Harrison Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/29000/29425/harrison-elementary-school-chart-b3TIaPI.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
64%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/29000/29425/harrison-elementary-school-chart-jxzLNe.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
70%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/rla_percent/29000/29425/harrison-elementary-school-chart-boTRIrd.png)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
63%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/sci_percent/29000/29425/harrison-elementary-school-chart-lpY2Y5.png)
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harrison Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harrison Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/29000/29425/harrison-elementary-school-chart-btzhj3L.png)
American Indian
1%
n/a
![This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Harrison Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Harrison Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2019-20 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/american_indian_ethnicity/29000/29425/harrison-elementary-school-chart-btzhj34.png)
Asian
1%
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/29000/29425/harrison-elementary-school-chart-b2EExoJ.png)
Hispanic
8%
12%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/29000/29425/harrison-elementary-school-chart-NXfN5m.png)
Black
19%
7%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/29000/29425/harrison-elementary-school-chart-f8h7cG.png)
White
50%
73%
![This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/white_students_ethnicity/29000/29425/harrison-elementary-school-chart-b2EExpd.png)
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
20%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/two_or_more_races_students_ethnicity/29000/29425/harrison-elementary-school-chart-XmDbqh.png)
All Ethnic Groups
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harrison Elementary School. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harrison Elementary School.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/school_ethnicity/29000/29425/harrison-elementary-school-chart-ZduRCT.png)
![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/29000/29425/harrison-elementary-school-chart-mWWU0Q.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Harrison Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Harrison Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/29000/29425/harrison-elementary-school-chart-b0NW6U4.png)
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
70%
35%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/freelunch_students/29000/29425/harrison-elementary-school-chart-MgxXkm.png)
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
5%
![This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images1.publicschoolreview.com/charts/reduced_pricelunch_students/29000/29425/harrison-elementary-school-chart-KpGgOi.png)
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrison Elementary School's ranking?
Harrison Elementary School is ranked #1152 out of 1,233 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 Jackson Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% 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?
305 students attend Harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Harrison Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Two or more races, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
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 Prekindergarten-5
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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