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Jerome Harrison School

335 Foxon Rd.
North Branford, CT 06471
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Jerome Harrison School serves 387 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85-89% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 84%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-84% (which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 78%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is equal to the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 52% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 80-84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Jerome Harrison School's student population of 387 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 18% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
387 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
The diversity score of Jerome Harrison School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.67. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
(09-10)
85-89%
84%
(09-10)
80-84%
78%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
5%
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Hispanic
7%
30%
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Black
1%
12%
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White
87%
48%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Connecticut.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Jerome Harrison School and the public school average diversity score of Connecticut by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
36%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 84% CT state average), while 80-84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 78% CT state average).
How many students attend Jerome Harrison School?
387 students attend Jerome Harrison School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Jerome Harrison School students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jerome Harrison School?
Jerome Harrison School has a student ration of 12:1, which is equal to the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Jerome Harrison School offer ?
Jerome Harrison School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Jerome Harrison School part of?
Jerome Harrison School is part of North Branford School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-2
  • Enrollment: 387 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : 85-89%
  • : 80-84%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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