Jerome Harrison School serves 396 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 396 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Math Proficiency: 85-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 80-84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Jerome Harrison School's student population of 396 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
396 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Jerome Harrison School is 0.29, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)85-89%
84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
10%
31%
Black
n/a
12%
White
84%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Jerome Harrison School?
396 students attend Jerome Harrison School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Jerome Harrison School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jerome Harrison School?
Jerome Harrison School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jerome Harrison School offer ?
Jerome Harrison School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jerome Harrison School part of?
Jerome Harrison School is part of North Branford School District.
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