Harrison Elementary School

1000 Taylor Ave
Cottage Grove, OR 97424
(School attendance zone shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 476 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harrison 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 41% (which is higher than the Oregon state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Oregon state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Oregon state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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-5
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50% in OR
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

School Overview

Harrison Elementary School's student population of 476 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has grown by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
476 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Harrison 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 Harrison Elementary School is 0.24, 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.
This School
State Level (OR)
#462 out of 1196 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harrison Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
41%
31%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
30-34%
30%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harrison Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Harrison Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
n/a
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Hispanic
7%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
3%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2015-16 school year data.
White
87%
59%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Hawaiian students in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of Hawaiian public school students in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harrison Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Oregon.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Harrison Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
49%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
14%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Oregon by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harrison Elementary School's ranking?
Harrison Elementary School is ranked #462 out of 1,196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Oregon.
What schools are Harrison Elementary School often compared to?
Harrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bohemia Elementary School, London School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% OR state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% OR state average).
How many students attend Harrison Elementary School?
476 students attend Harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Harrison Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison Elementary School?
Harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Oregon state average of 17:1.
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 South Lane SD 45j3 School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 476 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 41% (Top 30%)
  • : 43% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OR Dept. of Education

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