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Harrison Elementary School

161 Bruce St
Lexington, KY 40507
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Bottom 50%
Serving 179 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harrison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 15-19% (which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in KY
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Harrison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Harrison Elementary School's student population of 179 students has declined by 32% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
179 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Harrison Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrison Elementary School is 0.63, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (KY)
#1219 out of 1267 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harrison Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
15-19%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
≤20%
22%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harrison Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
19%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
55%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
19%
73%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harrison Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Kentucky.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Harrison Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harrison Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Kentucky by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrison Elementary School's ranking?
Harrison Elementary School is ranked #1219 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Kentucky.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 15-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Harrison Elementary School?
179 students attend Harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Harrison Elementary School students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harrison Elementary School?
Harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harrison Elementary School offer ?
Harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harrison Elementary School part of?
Harrison Elementary School is part of Fayette County School District.
In what neighborhood is Harrison Elementary School located?
Harrison Elementary School is located in the Northside District neighborhood of Lexington, KY.

School Reviews
5   9/12/2012
This is a great school because the teachers are creative and energetic . Alot of the can learn faster.the teachers ofspecials are funny ,creative,and nice people. the principal is a good teacher . energetic , and a realy good and nice person . all of these teachers can help you .
- Posted by Student/Alumni - syam_

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 179 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education

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