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Harrisburg Elementary School

Public | K-4 | 409 students

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4 stars


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Posted October 14, 2008

My daughter loves this school. The teachers and staff are so friendly, so helpful, so child oriented. Safety is a top priority here, the no bullying policy goes a long way towards ensuring their safety. I will not move because this school is so wonderful and I would not want to transfer my child.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted April 8, 2004

Harrisburg Elementary School has a zero bully tolerance program. Warning - No Bullying signs are posted on every door. Students have been informed about the seriousness of bullying. Counseling programs are available to all students and parent and teacher workshops have be available to educate everyone about the signs and symptoms of bullying. Each student knows that they can tell a staff member or another adult about problems with bullying. No student is expected to endure the problem of bullying.
—Submitted by a staff


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.

Grade level

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 82% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
78%

2010

 
 
72%

2009

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 87% in 2012.

78 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
87%

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
84%

2009

 
 
90%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

Literacy

The state average for Literacy was 85% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
84%

2011

 
 
73%

2010

 
 
83%

2009

 
 
78%
Math

The state average for Math was 82% in 2012.

83 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
69%

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
87%

2009

 
 
81%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arkansas used the Benchmark Exam to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 11 in literacy and grades 3 through 8 in math. The Benchmark Exam is a standards-based test, which means it measures specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Arkansas. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Arkansas' state standards

Source: Arkansas Department of Education

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GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 93% 67%
Hispanic 4% 9%
Black 2% 22%
American Indian/Alaska Native N/A 1%
Asian/Pacific Islander N/A 2%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 78%N/A57%
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 14N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009
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1003 South Illinois St
Harrisburg, AR 72432
Phone: (870) 578-2410

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