Harvest School

8845 Wall Triana Highway
Harvest, AL 35749
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 646 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harvest School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 30% in AL
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harvest School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Harvest School's student population of 646 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
646 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Campus Size
50
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 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#360 out of 1275 schools
(Top 30%)
37%
30%
53%
47%
40-44%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
12%
11%
Black
44%
32%
White
34%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.67
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
54%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

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 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?
646 students attend Harvest School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Harvest School students are Black, 34% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harvest School?
Harvest School has a student ration of 18:1, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 646 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 66%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 37% (Top 30%)
  • : 53% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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