Harrison Elementary School in Montgomery, Alabama, closed in 2015 after serving grades PK through 5 with prior enrollment peaking around 500+ students and student–teacher ratios near 15:1.
The school's overall state ranking declined from #1151 in 2010 to #1219 in 2011 before closure, indicating weakening relative performance among Alabama public schools.
Math proficiency fell sharply from 54% in 2012 to 1% by 2022, remaining lower than the state average of approximately 30% in recent years.
Reading proficiency decreased from 68% in 2012 to 24% in 2022, consistently lower than the state average near 46% during the same period.
Science proficiency also dropped from 69% in 2021 to 13% in 2022, lower than the state average of 38%, with free/reduced lunch eligibility historically high around 90%, reflecting socioeconomic challenges.
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students (10-11)
230 students
Total Classroom Teachers (10-11)
15 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)60-64%
80%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(10-11)65-69%
85%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
(10-11)n/a
1%
Asian
(10-11)n/a
2%
Hispanic
(10-11)n/a
4%
Black
(10-11)100%
35%
White
(10-11)n/a
58%
Hawaiian
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Two or more races
(10-11)n/a
n/a
Eligible for Free Lunch (10-11)
95%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (10-11)
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 80% AL state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 85% AL state average).
How many students attend Harrison Elementary School?
230 students attend Harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Harrison Elementary School students are Black.
What grades does Harrison Elementary School offer ?
Harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harrison Elementary School part of?
Harrison Elementary School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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