Serving 581 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, David A. Harrison Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 581 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 73% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 74% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
David A. Harrison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
David A. Harrison Elementary School's student population of 581 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
581 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
School Rankings
David A. Harrison Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David A. Harrison Elementary School is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#491 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)74%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-59%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
8%
Hispanic
20%
19%
Black
19%
22%
White
49%
44%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is David A. Harrison Elementary School's ranking?
David A. Harrison Elementary School is ranked #491 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are David A. Harrison Elementary School often compared to?
David A. Harrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Elementary School, South Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
73% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend David A. Harrison Elementary School?
581 students attend David A. Harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of David A. Harrison Elementary School students are White, 20% of students are Hispanic, 19% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of David A. Harrison Elementary School?
David A. Harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does David A. Harrison Elementary School offer ?
David A. Harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is David A. Harrison Elementary School part of?
David A. Harrison Elementary School is part of Prince George County School District.
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