Serving 427 students in grades 1-3, Harrisonville Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 33% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 1-3
- Enrollment: 427 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harrisonville Elementary's attendance zone covers the entire Harrisonville, MO school district, encompassing approximately 98.7 square miles. Families typically drive 10-15 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 6 miles from the school to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 9.6 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harrisonville Elementary School's student population of 427 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 1-3
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
427 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harrisonville Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrisonville Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#836 out of 2076 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
40%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
43%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Hispanic
6%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 33-year historical data
Black
1%
15%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 34-year historical data
White
85%
67%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.6%
20.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
43%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 34-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrisonville Elementary School's ranking?
Harrisonville Elementary School is ranked #836 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are Harrisonville Elementary School often compared to?
Harrisonville Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Sherwood Elementary School, Pleasant Hill Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend Harrisonville Elementary School?
427 students attend Harrisonville Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Harrisonville Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harrisonville Elementary School?
Harrisonville Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harrisonville Elementary School offer ?
Harrisonville Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-3 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harrisonville Elementary School part of?
Harrisonville Elementary School is part of Harrisonville R-IX School District.
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