Harvest School, a Title–I eligible public school in Alabama serving grades Pre–K through 5, ranked #360 statewide in 2023, showing a decline from #200 in 2019 but an improvement from #545 in 2021.
Math proficiency was 37% in 2023, higher than the state average of 30%, though this reflects a decline from 62% proficiency in 2019; reading proficiency was 53%, higher than the state average of 47%, and science proficiency ranged from 40% to 44%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment grew from 398 students in 2003 to 646 in 2023, with a notable rise in minority enrollment currently at 66% and a student–teacher ratio of 18:1.
The percentage of students eligible for free lunch increased to 48% in 2023, indicating a rise in economic need, while reduced–price lunch eligibility was 6%.
stands among Alabama's top 5% most diverse schools, reflecting significant demographic shifts over recent years in this Union County NJ high school alternative.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 663 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 69%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harvest School's student population of 663 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
663 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50 acres
School Motto
'Truth and Honor'
School Rankings
Harvest School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harvest School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#360 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
14%
12%
Black
44%
31%
White
31%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harvest School's ranking?
Harvest School is ranked #360 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Harvest School often compared to?
Harvest Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Lynn Fanning Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Harvest School?
663 students attend Harvest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Harvest School students are Black, 31% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harvest School?
Harvest School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harvest School offer ?
Harvest School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harvest School part of?
Harvest School is part of Madison County School District.
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