Harrison Park Elementary School (Closed 2014)
- Harrison Park Elementary School served 890 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math was 20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%) for the 2012-13 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts was 48% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%) for the 2012-13 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
School Overview
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 890 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 54 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2013-2014 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | -- | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 20% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 65% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 50% | 8% |
| Black | 21% | 18% |
| White | 21% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 89% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 1% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Grand Rapids Public s School District | |
Source: 2013-2014 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harrison Park Elementary School is Nexus Academy Of Grand Rapids (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Harrison Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Harrison Elementary School (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Grand Rapids Harrison Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 794 students
0.1 miles
1440 Davis Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)819-2565 0.1 K-8 794 - Grand Rapids Stocking Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 290 students
0.7 miles
863 7th St Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)819-3130 0.7 K-5 290 - Grand Rapids Nexus Academy Of Grand Rapids Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 177 students
0.8 miles
801 Broadway Ave Nw
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)458-4992 0.8 9-12 177 - Grand Rapids Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center Charter School
Grades: K-5 | 259 students
0.9 miles
409 Lafayette Ave Se
Grand Rapids, MI 49503
(616)459-0330 0.9 K-5 259 - Grand Rapids Michigan Virtual Charter Academy Charter School
Grades: K-12 | 2788 students
1.0 miles
678 Front Avenue Nw Suite 265
Grand Rapids, MI 49504
(616)309-1600 1.0 K-12 2788
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