Harrison Elementary School

www.cr.k12.ia.us

285 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harrison Elementary School, located in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, is a key part of the Cedar Rapids Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment, the school serves students in the surrounding neighborhood, focusing on building strong academic foundations while promoting social and emotional growth. As a community-focused institution, Harrison Elementary emphasizes collaboration between teachers, parents, and students to ensure that every child has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in their formative years.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body, often integrating modern instructional strategies with a commitment to traditional educational values. By utilizing the resources provided through the district’s comprehensive network, Harrison Elementary works to prepare students for middle school transitions and long-term academic success. Families looking for more detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, or specific educational programs can visit the official district website at [www.cr.k12.ia.us](http://www.cr.k12.ia.us).

285

Total Students

19.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

63.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrison Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	142
Hispanic	30
Black	63
Asian	1
Two or More	40
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

White
142 (49.8 %)
Black
63 (22.1 %)
Two or More
40 (14.0 %)
Hispanic
30 (10.5 %)
Pacific Islander
6 (2.1 %)
American Indian
3 (1.1 %)
Asian
1 (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:	Cedar Rapids Comm School District
Phone:	(319)558-2269
Website:	http://www.cr.k12.ia.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	157
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 50

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 43

Grade 5 49

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harrison Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	50
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	42
Grade 4	43
Grade 5	49

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harrison Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	139	48.8%
Male	146	51.2%

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