Serving 304 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, James H. Harrison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 304 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
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School Overview
James H. Harrison Elementary School's student population of 304 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
304 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
James H. Harrison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James H. Harrison Elementary School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#756 out of 1338 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
57%
24%
Black
32%
32%
White
3%
31%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)33.9%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tigers
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James H. Harrison Elementary School's ranking?
James H. Harrison Elementary School is ranked #756 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are James H. Harrison Elementary School often compared to?
James H. Harrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Run Elementary School, Oaklands Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend James H. Harrison Elementary School?
304 students attend James H. Harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of James H. Harrison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of James H. Harrison Elementary School?
James H. Harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does James H. Harrison Elementary School offer ?
James H. Harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is James H. Harrison Elementary School part of?
James H. Harrison Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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