HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Harrison Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the RSU 17/MSAD 17 school district, located in Harrison, ME with about 111 students offering grade levels from 3rd Grade to 6th 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 11 teachers, Harrison Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 10:1. 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 309 Naples Road in Harrison, Maine, serves as a foundational educational hub for the local community. As part of the Maine School Administrative District 17 (MSAD 17), the school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment tailored to the developmental needs of elementary-aged children. The school’s mission emphasizes core academic growth while also prioritizing the social-emotional well-being of its students, aiming to prepare them for success in their future middle school years.

Set in the picturesque town of Harrison, the school benefits from a close-knit community atmosphere that encourages collaboration between parents, teachers, and local stakeholders. The campus provides a traditional educational setting focused on literacy, numeracy, and foundational life skills. By leveraging Maine’s regional educational resources, Harrison Elementary strives to provide a balanced curriculum that helps students build confidence, academic proficiency, and a strong sense of community responsibility in a safe and engaging environment.

For more information, contact Harrison Elementary at (207) 583-2357 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.