HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Harrison Elem School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harrison SD 36 school district, located in Wonder Lake, IL with about 394 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 8th 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 29 teachers, Harrison Elem School has a student/teacher ratio of about 13:1. 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.

Harrison Elementary School, located at 6809 McCullom Lake Road in Wonder Lake, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Harrison School District 36. The school is situated in a rural-residential community in McHenry County, providing a localized learning environment for students in the surrounding Wonder Lake area. It focuses on foundational education, typically catering to early childhood through elementary-aged students, and serves as a central hub for the local community’s academic and social development.

As a smaller district school, Harrison Elementary is generally recognized for its efforts to maintain a close-knit school culture, emphasizing personalized attention and strong communication between staff, students, and families. The curriculum is designed to meet Illinois state learning standards while often utilizing the school's geographical setting to engage students in a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere. For parents and community members, the school represents a focal point for the Wonder Lake region, prioritizing early academic achievement and the cultivation of essential social and developmental skills for its student body.

For more information, contact Harrison Elem School at (815) 653-2311 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.