James H. Harrison Elementary School
Tel:
(301)497-3650
- James H. Harrison Elementary School serves 333 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 41%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 62%.
Top Placements
James H. Harrison Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 5%)
School Overview
- James H. Harrison Elementary School's student population of 333 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 333 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 36 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- James H. Harrison Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has decreased from 10:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of James H. Harrison Elementary School is 0.60, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MD) |
| Overall School Rank | #966 out of 1,367 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25-29% | 41% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 41% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 7% | 6% |
| Hispanic | 37% | 16% |
| Black | 51% | 34% |
| White | 4% | 38% |
| Two or more races | 1% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.72 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Prince George's County Public s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MD Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to James H. Harrison Elementary School is Laurel High School (1.6 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School (0.8 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Laurel Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 945 students
0.8 miles
13725 Briarwood Dr
Laurel, MD 20708
(301)497-3620 0.8 6-8 945 - Laurel Deerfield Run Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 599 students
0.9 miles
13000 Laurel-bowie Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
(301)497-3610 0.9 PK-5 599 - Laurel Oaklands Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 388 students
0.9 miles
13710 Laurel Bowie Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
(301)497-3110 0.9 PK-5 388 - Laurel Montpelier Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 588 students
1.4 miles
9200 Muirkirk Rd
Laurel, MD 20708
(301)497-3670 1.4 PK-5 588 - Laurel Laurel High School Grades: 9-12 | 1844 students
1.6 miles
8000 Cherry Ln
Laurel, MD 20707
(301)497-2050 1.6 9-12 1844
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