Harrisburg Elementary School

www.harrisburg.k12.or.us

288 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Harrisburg Elementary School, located at 642 Smith St in Harrisburg, Oregon, serves as a foundational pillar for the local community’s public education system. As part of the Harrisburg School District, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that prioritizes academic growth, social-emotional development, and the personal well-being of its students. By focusing on a well-rounded curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while instilling a sense of belonging within the small-town community.

The school emphasizes a collaborative partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding Harrisburg area to enhance the educational experience. Through its website (http://www.harrisburg.k12.or.us), the administration provides essential resources for parents and community members, keeping them informed about school programs, academic calendars, and district initiatives. Harrisburg Elementary remains committed to maintaining high standards of instruction, ensuring that each student receives the attention and guidance necessary to thrive throughout their formative years.

288

Total Students

19.0

Full-Time Teachers

15.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrisburg Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	217
Hispanic	43
Black	5
Asian	1
Two or More	16
American Indian	5

White
217 (75.6 %)
Hispanic
43 (15.0 %)
Two or More
16 (5.6 %)
Black
5 (1.7 %)
American Indian
5 (1.7 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Harrisburg SD 7J
Phone:	(541)995-6544
Website:	http://www.harrisburg.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	250
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 58

Grade 1 50

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 49

Grade 4 67