Serving 732 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harrison Road Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 62% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 732 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 62% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harrison Road Elementary serves the northeast part of Fredericksburg, VA, encompassing an attendance area of approximately 5.2 square miles. Families can typically reach the school within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harrison Road Elementary School's student population of 732 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
732 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
Together, we prepare our students for their future.
School Rankings
Harrison Road Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrison Road Elementary School is 0.70, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1332 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
62%
68%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)56%
69%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
59%
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
8%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Black
16%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
44%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.5%
19.1%
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
57%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
8%
5%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Navy and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrison Road Elementary School's ranking?
Harrison Road Elementary School is ranked #1332 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Harrison Road Elementary School often compared to?
Harrison Road Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chancellor Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
62% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Harrison Road Elementary School?
732 students attend Harrison Road Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Harrison Road Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harrison Road Elementary School?
Harrison Road Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harrison Road Elementary School offer ?
Harrison Road Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harrison Road Elementary School part of?
Harrison Road Elementary School is part of Spotsylvania County School District.
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