Serving 847 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harrisburg Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 847 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Harrisburg Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrisburg Elementary School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Harrisburg Elementary School is ranked #300 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Harrisburg Elementary School often compared to?
Harrisburg Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Patriots Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Harrisburg Elementary School?
847 students attend Harrisburg Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Harrisburg Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrisburg Elementary School?
Harrisburg Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harrisburg Elementary School offer ?
Harrisburg Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harrisburg Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 847 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 55%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 76% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 68% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 85-89% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
