DAVID HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
DAVID HARRISON ELEMENTARY is a public elementary school that is part of the SPRINGFIELD R-XII school district, located in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 367 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 4th Grade. With about 22 teachers, DAVID HARRISON ELEMENTARY has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.
DAVID HARRISON ELEMENTARY School is a public school located in Springfield, Missouri, serving students within the Springfield Public Schools district. The school is named after David Harrison, a prominent figure in the local community and education history, and operates with a mission to provide a supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth, character development, and a sense of community among its diverse student body.
As part of Missouri’s largest school district, the school focuses on a well-rounded curriculum that emphasizes core subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, while also integrating social-emotional learning to support the holistic development of its students. The school actively encourages parental involvement and community engagement through various events and partnerships, aiming to create a collaborative atmosphere where families and educators work together to help every child reach their full potential.
For more information, contact DAVID HARRISON ELEMENTARY at (417) 523-5800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
SPRINGFIELD, MO 65810-1166
(417) 523-5800
http://harrison.spsk12.org
DAVID HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in SPRINGFIELD, MO with about 367 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Missouri
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- SPRINGFIELD R-XII
- Total Students:
- 367
- Teachers:
- 22.29
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 367 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DAVID HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.6%
- Asian
- 9.0%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.1%
- Black or African American
- 5.4%
- Two or more races
- 3.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Female
- 44.1%
- Male
- 55.9%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.