Jerome Harrison School serves 385 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 54% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Attendance Zone: Jerome Harrison School's attendance zone covers the entire North Branford school district, encompassing approximately 26.7 square miles. The typical drive to the school from within the zone takes about 10-12 minutes, with an average distance of 4.2 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 8.2 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jerome Harrison School's student population of 385 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 30 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
385 students
Total Classroom Teachers
30 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jerome Harrison School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
12:1
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
32%
Black
1%
12%
White
82%
46%
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.6%
19.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
38%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Jerome Harrison School?
385 students attend Jerome Harrison School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Jerome Harrison School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Jerome Harrison School?
Jerome Harrison School has a student ration of 13:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jerome Harrison School offer ?
Jerome Harrison School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Jerome Harrison School part of?
Jerome Harrison School is part of North Branford School District.
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