Serving 302 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, James H. Harrison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 302 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 97%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MD
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
James H. Harrison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
James H. Harrison Elementary School's student population of 302 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 27% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
302 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
James H. Harrison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,347 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of James H. Harrison Elementary School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#718 out of 1347 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
52%
22%
Black
37%
33%
White
3%
33%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
68%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is James H. Harrison Elementary School's ranking?
James H. Harrison Elementary School is ranked #718 out of 1,347 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are James H. Harrison Elementary School often compared to?
James H. Harrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Deerfield Run Elementary School, Oaklands Elementary School, Montpelier Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 25% MD state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
How many students attend James H. Harrison Elementary School?
302 students attend James H. Harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of James H. Harrison Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of James H. Harrison Elementary School?
James H. Harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does James H. Harrison Elementary School offer ?
James H. Harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is James H. Harrison Elementary School part of?
James H. Harrison Elementary School is part of Prince George's County School District.
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