HARRISON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

www.harrisoncsd.org

559 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harrison Avenue Elementary School, located in Harrison, New York, is a key component of the Harrison Central School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that prioritizes the academic, social, and emotional development of its K-5 student body. The school emphasizes a rigorous curriculum, characterized by a commitment to inquiry-based learning, critical thinking, and the integration of technology to prepare students for the demands of a modern educational landscape.

Beyond classroom instruction, the school is well-regarded for its vibrant community culture and emphasis on character development. Harrison Avenue Elementary actively promotes a partnership between educators, families, and the wider Harrison community to ensure that each child reaches their full potential. With a focus on global citizenship and personalized learning, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded, compassionate students who are equipped with the foundational skills necessary for success in middle school and beyond.

559

Total Students

45.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

9.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARRISON AVENUE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	336
Hispanic	74
Black	16
Asian	98
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

White
336 (60.1 %)
Asian
98 (17.5 %)
Hispanic
74 (13.2 %)
Two or More
34 (6.1 %)
Black
16 (2.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	HARRISON CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT
Phone:	(914)630-3192
Website:	http://www.harrisoncsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	559
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	45.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	49
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	5

* 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 90

Grade 1 101

Grade 2 88

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 83

Grade 5 92

Ungraded 6