Harris Elementary School serves 204 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 80-89% (which was approximately equal to the Illinois state average of 80%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-69% (which was lower than the Illinois state average of 75%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 was lower than the Illinois state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment was 95% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Illinois state average of 55% (majority Hispanic and Black).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
204 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)80-89%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(11-12)60-69%
75%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
6%
Hispanic
2%
28%
Black
92%
16%
White
5%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
33%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% IL state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IL state average).
How many students attend Harris Elementary School?
204 students attend Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Harris Elementary School students are Black, 5% of students are White, 2% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harris Elementary School?
Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Illinois state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harris Elementary School offer ?
Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Harris Elementary School part of?
Harris Elementary School is part of Madison Community Unit School District 12.
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