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David Harrison Elementary School

3055 W Kildee Lane
Springfield, MO 65810
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Serving 339 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, David Harrison Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 32% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10% in MO
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

David Harrison Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

David Harrison Elementary School's student population of 339 students has grown by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 43% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

David Harrison Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,076 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of David Harrison Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.51. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (MO)
#193 out of 2076 schools
(Top 10%)
50-54%
40%
70-74%
43%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
2%
Hispanic
8%
8%
Black
5%
15%
White
74%
68%
Hawaiian
1%
1%
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.44
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
7%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is David Harrison Elementary School's ranking?
David Harrison Elementary School is ranked #193 out of 2,076 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are David Harrison Elementary School often compared to?
David Harrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Gray Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% MO state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend David Harrison Elementary School?
339 students attend David Harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of David Harrison Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of David Harrison Elementary School?
David Harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 12:1.
What grades does David Harrison Elementary School offer ?
David Harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is David Harrison Elementary School part of?
David Harrison Elementary School is part of Springfield R-XII School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-4
  • Enrollment: 339 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 70-74% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education

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