Serving 501 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Harrison Central Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Mississippi for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Mississippi state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 501 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10% in MS
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
Harrison Central Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 805 schools in Mississippi (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrison Central Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
65-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% MS state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% MS state average).
How many students attend Harrison Central Elementary School?
501 students attend Harrison Central Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Harrison Central Elementary School students are Black, 38% of students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison Central Elementary School?
Harrison Central Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the Mississippi state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harrison Central Elementary School offer ?
Harrison Central Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Harrison Central Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Kindergarten-3
Enrollment: 501 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 62%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 10%
Math Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MS Dept. of Education
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