HARRISBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Harrisburg Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Lancaster 01 school district, located in Indian Land, SC with about 1,269 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 64 teachers, Harrisburg Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. 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.
Harrisburg Elementary School, located in the rapidly growing community of Indian Land, South Carolina, serves as a cornerstone of the Lancaster County School District. As a primary educational institution in a suburban area experiencing significant residential development, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous academic environment. It focuses on building a strong foundation for its students through a balanced curriculum that emphasizes literacy, mathematics, and social-emotional growth, aiming to prepare children for their transition into middle school and beyond.
The school is deeply integrated into the local Indian Land community, often prioritizing active parent involvement and community partnerships to enhance the student experience. By leveraging the resources of a growing district, Harrisburg Elementary strives to utilize modern educational tools and diverse instructional strategies to meet the needs of a wide range of learners. With its commitment to high academic standards and a nurturing campus culture, the school continues to be a central hub for families seeking quality public education in the northern Lancaster County region.
For more information, contact Harrisburg Elementary at (803) 396-3737 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Indian Land, SC 29707
(803) 396-3737
HARRISBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Indian Land, SC with about 1,269 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in South Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Lancaster 01
- Total Students:
- 1,269
- Teachers:
- 64
- 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 1,269 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HARRISBURG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 74% of the student body.
- White
- 73.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 9.4%
- Black or African American
- 9.4%
- Asian
- 4.3%
- Two or more races
- 3.1%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.1%
- Female
- 50.4%
- Male
- 49.6%
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.