Harrison Elementary School

179 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harrison Elementary School is a public school located in the historic downtown area of Lexington, Kentucky, serving students within the Fayette County Public Schools district. The school is known for its diverse student body and its commitment to fostering a supportive, inclusive learning environment. By focusing on fundamental academic skills and social-emotional development, Harrison Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in middle school and beyond, often emphasizing community involvement and partnerships with local organizations to enrich the student experience.

The school’s location in the 40507 zip code places it at the heart of an urban residential neighborhood, making it a central hub for families in the area. Because of its setting, Harrison Elementary often addresses the unique needs of a multicultural and economically varied student population. The school faculty is typically dedicated to personalized instruction, utilizing various resources and extracurricular programs to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education that values both academic achievement and character growth.

179

Total Students

24.2

Full-Time Teachers

7.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

101.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrison Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	34
Black	98
Two or More	11
American Indian	1

Black
98 (54.7 %)
White
35 (19.6 %)
Hispanic
34 (19.0 %)
Two or More
11 (6.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.6 %)

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:	Fayette County
Phone:	(859)381-3418
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	179
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	7.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
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 31

Grade 1 37

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 25

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 22

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harrison Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	31
Grade 1	37
Grade 2	31
Grade 3	25
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	22

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harrison Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	79	44.1%
Male	100	55.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)