Harrison is a village in Sioux County, Nebraska, United States. The population was 239 at the 2020 census. It is the county seat of Sioux County.
Serving 32 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Harrison Grade School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is approximately equal to the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 6:1
- Minority Enrollment: 9%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harrison Grade School's attendance zone encompasses the entire Harrison, NE school district, covering approximately 1,968.5 square miles, with typical drive times ranging from 20 to 30 minutes and distances reaching up to 53.4 miles from the furthest edge of the zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harrison Grade School's student population of 32 students has declined by 44% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
32 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Harrison Grade School ranks within the top 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrison Grade School is 0.17, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#364 out of 901 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
White
91%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)15.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
35%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrison Grade School's ranking?
Harrison Grade School is ranked #364 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Harrison Grade School?
32 students attend Harrison Grade School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Harrison Grade School students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harrison Grade School?
Harrison Grade School has a student ration of 6:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harrison Grade School offer ?
Harrison Grade School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harrison Grade School part of?
Harrison Grade School is part of Sioux County School District.
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