HARRISON HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Harrison Hill Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools school district, located in Fort Wayne, IN with about 666 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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, Harrison Hill Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. 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 Hill Elementary School, located in the 07 zip code of Fort Wayne, Indiana, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and social-emotional development for its diverse student body. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, the school aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond while maintaining a strong connection to the surrounding local community.

Beyond traditional classroom instruction, Harrison Hill places significant value on cultivating a positive school culture. The staff works to integrate inclusive practices that address the unique needs of its students, often utilizing the resources provided by the larger FWCS district to enhance their curriculum. As a neighborhood school, it plays a vital role in the Cornell Circle area, frequently serving as a focal point for family engagement and community involvement, which helps reinforce the partnership between educators and parents in supporting student achievement.

For more information, contact Harrison Hill Elementary School at (260) 467-7000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.