Serving 288 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, David Harrison Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David Harrison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
David Harrison Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
David Harrison Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Harrison Elementary School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 2084 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
Hispanic
9%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
73%
69%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David Harrison Elementary School's ranking?
David Harrison Elementary School is ranked #119 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are David Harrison Elementary School often compared to?
David Harrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gray Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend David Harrison Elementary School?
288 students attend David Harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of David Harrison Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David Harrison Elementary School?
David Harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does David Harrison Elementary School offer ?
David Harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is David Harrison Elementary School part of?
David Harrison Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.
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