Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Harrisburg Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Oregon for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Oregon state average of 41% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 288 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 25%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in OR
- Math Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harrisburg Elementary School's student population of 288 students has declined by 23% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
288 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harrisburg Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,196 schools in Oregon (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrisburg Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#409 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
15%
25%
Black
2%
3%
White
75%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
6%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrisburg Elementary School's ranking?
Harrisburg Elementary School is ranked #409 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Harrisburg Elementary School?
288 students attend Harrisburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Harrisburg Elementary School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrisburg Elementary School?
Harrisburg Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Oregon state average of 17:1.
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 Harrisburg SD 7j School District.
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