Harrison Street Elementary School serves 321 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 321 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Math Proficiency: 20%
- Reading Proficiency: 23%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harrison Street Elementary School's student population of 321 students has declined by 35% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
321 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
The diversity score of Harrison Street Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)20%
40%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)23%
51%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1

American Indian
n/a
n/a

Asian
n/a
12%

Hispanic
92%
56%

Black
1%
5%

White
7%
22%

Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
53%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 23% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Harrison Street Elementary School?
321 students attend Harrison Street Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Harrison Street Elementary School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are White, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison Street Elementary School?
Harrison Street Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Harrison Street Elementary School offer ?
Harrison Street Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Harrison Street Elementary School part of?
Harrison Street Elementary School is part of Los Angeles Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Date
Last Day of Instruction
June 15, 2023 (Thursday)
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