HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Harrison Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Janesville School District school district, located in Janesville, WI with about 274 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Harrison Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 760 Princeton Rd in Janesville, Wisconsin, serves as a foundational academic institution within the School District of Janesville. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and the social-emotional development of its students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success by building strong literacy, numeracy, and critical thinking skills in a collaborative classroom setting.
Beyond academics, Harrison Elementary plays an active role in the local Janesville community, encouraging strong partnerships between educators, students, and families. The school utilizes various resources and district-wide initiatives to meet the diverse needs of its student body, ensuring that every child has access to equitable educational opportunities. For parents and community members, the school maintains an informative online presence through the district website, which provides updates on school policies, academic calendars, and information regarding staff and school activities.
For more information, contact Harrison Elementary at (608) 743-6400 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Janesville, WI 53546-2000
(608) 743-6400
HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Janesville, WI with about 274 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Wisconsin
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Janesville School District
- Total Students:
- 274
- Teachers:
- 19.15
- 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:
- Supplemental 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 274 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 88% of the student body.
- White
- 87.6%
- Two or more races
- 7.3%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.6%
- Black or African American
- 0.7%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Asian
- 0.4%
- Female
- 52.2%
- Male
- 47.8%
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.