Serving 227 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Perry W Harrison Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry W Harrison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Perry W Harrison Elementary School's student population of 227 students has declined by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 68% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Perry W Harrison Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry W Harrison Elementary School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#224 out of 2617 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
9%
25%
White
70%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry W Harrison Elementary School's ranking?
Perry W Harrison Elementary School is ranked #224 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Perry W Harrison Elementary School often compared to?
Perry W Harrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pittsboro Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Perry W Harrison Elementary School?
227 students attend Perry W Harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Perry W Harrison Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry W Harrison Elementary School?
Perry W Harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Perry W Harrison Elementary School offer ?
Perry W Harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Perry W Harrison Elementary School part of?
Perry W Harrison Elementary School is part of Chatham County Schools School District.
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