HARRISBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HARRISBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT school district, located in HARRISBURG, AR with about 383 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, HARRISBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 12:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

HARRISBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is located in Harrisburg, Arkansas, and serves as a foundational component of the Harrisburg School District. As a public institution, it provides primary education to students in the local community, focusing on core academic standards and social development during the formative elementary years. The school is integrated into the broader district framework, which emphasizes student achievement, community engagement, and preparing children for the transition to middle and high school.

The school operates under the Harrisburg School District, which is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment for its students. Through its official website, the district provides resources for parents and families, including information on school calendars, academic programs, and administrative policies. By maintaining a focus on localized education, Harrisburg Elementary plays a key role in the academic and character development of the youth within the Harrisburg area.

For more information, contact HARRISBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL at (870) 578-2410 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1003 S ILLINOIS ST
HARRISBURG, AR 72432
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HARRISBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in HARRISBURG, AR with about 383 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arkansas

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
383
Teachers:
30.97
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 383 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HARRISBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 89% of the student body.

White
89.0%
Black or African American
6.0%
Hispanic/Latino
3.9%
Two or more races
1.0%

Female
49.6%
Male
50.4%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.