HARRISBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
1003 S ILLINOIS ST
HARRISBURG, AR 72432
493 Students
Elementary School K - 6th
School Overview
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.
493
Total Students
30.0
Full-Time Teachers
16.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
86.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    446 (90.5 %)
  • Hispanic
    20 (4.1 %)
  • Two or More
    14 (2.8 %)
  • Black
    11 (2.2 %)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: HARRISBURG SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone: (870)578-2410
Website: http://www.hbgsd.org
Grade Range: K - 6th
Total Students: 493
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 30.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.4
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch: 425
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Kindergarten 83
Grade 1 63
Grade 2 78
Grade 3 74
Grade 4 69
Grade 5 60
Grade 6 66
Gender Ratio