Serving 1,089 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Harrisburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 1,089 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harrisburg Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Harrisburg Elementary School's student population of 1,089 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,089 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harrisburg Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrisburg Elementary School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#144 out of 1154 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
73%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
20%
2%
Hispanic
11%
13%
Black
8%
31%
White
54%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrisburg Elementary School's ranking?
Harrisburg Elementary School is ranked #144 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Harrisburg Elementary School often compared to?
Harrisburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian Land Elementary School, Elon Park Elementary School, Ballantyne Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 73% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Harrisburg Elementary School?
1,089 students attend Harrisburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Harrisburg Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrisburg Elementary School?
Harrisburg Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harrisburg Elementary School offer ?
Harrisburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harrisburg Elementary School part of?
Harrisburg Elementary School is part of Lancaster 01 School District.
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