Serving 140 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harrison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Oklahoma for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 67%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 55-59% (which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 was equal to the Oklahoma state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment was 43% of the student body (majority American Indian), which was lower than the Oklahoma state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and American Indian).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
140 students
Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
67%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)55-59%
70%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
American Indian
31%
11%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
9%
20%
Black
1%
8%
White
57%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
1%
13%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OK Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 67% OK state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% OK state average).
How many students attend Harrison Elementary School?
140 students attend Harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Harrison Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are American Indian, 9% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison Elementary School?
Harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is equal to the Oklahoma state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harrison Elementary School offer ?
Harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Harrison Elementary School part of?
Harrison Elementary School is part of Cushing School District.
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