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Harrison Avenue Elementary School vs. Purchase School

Should you attend Harrison Avenue Elementary School or Purchase School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Harrison Avenue Elementary School
480 Harrison Ave
Harrison, NY 10528
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Purchase School
2995 Purchase St
Purchase, NY 10577
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Harrison Avenue Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Purchase School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 585 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harrison Avenue Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 38% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 364 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Purchase School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
585 students
364 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Harrison Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Purchase School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Harrison Avenue Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Purchase School.
Total Classroom Teachers
47 teachers
33 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Harrison Avenue Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Purchase School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Avenue Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harrison Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Purchase School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Harrison Central School District and the state of New York, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#373 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
#426 out of 4346 schools in NY
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Harrison Avenue Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Purchase School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
87%
(Top 5% in NY)
85-89%
(Top 5% in NY)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrison Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harrison Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Purchase School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Harrison Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrison Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harrison Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Purchase School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Harrison Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 20% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
≥90%
(Top 30% in NY)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Harrison Avenue Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harrison Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Purchase School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Harrison Central School District and New York public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Harrison Avenue Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Purchase School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
116
72
Grade 1 Students
91
60
Grade 2 Students
102
60
Grade 3 Students
89
65
Grade 4 Students
96
46
Grade 5 Students
86
61
Ungraded Students
5
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Harrison Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harrison Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Purchase School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Harrison Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Harrison Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harrison Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Purchase School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Harrison Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Harrison Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harrison Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Purchase School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Harrison Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
% White
62%
70%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Harrison Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harrison Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Purchase School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Harrison Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Harrison Avenue Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harrison Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Purchase School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Harrison Central School District and in New York, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.57
0.48
This chart showcases the diversity score of Harrison Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harrison Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Purchase School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Harrison Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Harrison Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harrison Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Purchase School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Harrison Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Harrison Avenue Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harrison Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Purchase School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Harrison Central School District and New York, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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