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Harrison School

Summary:

Harrison School is a small elementary school serving grades PK-5 in the rural town of Harrison, Montana, with a student population of just 52 as of the 2022-2023 school year. While the school has a very low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance lags behind the state averages and nearby schools, with consistently lower proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading on the Montana State Tests.

Harrison School's student population is overwhelmingly White, with 94.23% of students identifying as such in the current school year, in contrast to the more diverse student bodies of nearby schools like Whitehall Elementary and Three Forks Elementary. Additionally, the school's per-student spending of $14,182 for the 2018-2019 school year is significantly higher than the nearby schools, yet its academic outcomes remain poor, with a 1-star rating from School Digger and a ranking of 253 out of 332 Montana elementary schools.

When compared to other schools in the region, Harrison School's performance is particularly concerning. For example, Cardwell School, located just 13.54 miles away, has a 4-star rating from School Digger and significantly higher proficiency rates in Mathematics and Reading. This suggests that there may be opportunities for Harrison School to learn from the practices and strategies of higher-performing institutions in the area to improve its academic outcomes and better serve its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 120 Harrison St
       Harrison, MT  59735

(406) 685-3428

District: Harrison K-12 Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
253rd of 332 Montana Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $15,859 Help


Students who attend Harrison School usually attend:

Middle:    Harrison 7-8
High:    Harrison High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.1 Help
Number of students:  62

Racial breakdown:

White:
91.9%
Asian:
1.6%
Hispanic:
1.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harrison School ranks worse than 76.2% of elementary schools in Montana. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 31.06. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.9%), American Indian (1.6%), Asian (1.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrison School is 12.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrison School is $15,859.
Schooldigger Rankings:

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Rank History for Harrison School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MT State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 33.34 270th 356 24.2%
2022 26.34 273rd 329 17.0%
2023 31.06 253rd 332 23.8%
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Data source: test scores: Montana Office of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Montana Office of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Harrison School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 66 0 0 1 2 n/a n/a 0 69
1999 72 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 72
2000 61 0 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 67
2001 73 0 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 75
2002 52 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2003 52 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 55
2004 45 0 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2005 47 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 48
2006 42 0 0 0 1 n/a n/a 0 43
2007 43 0 0 1 1 n/a n/a 0 45
2008 44 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 44
2009 42 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 43
2010 46 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 47
2011 38 1 0 0 0 1 0 0 40
2012 36 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 37
2013 34 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 36
2014 36 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 38
2015 37 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 38
2016 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30
2017 30 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 30
2018 32 0 0 2 0 0 0 0 34
2019 40 0 0 1 0 1 0 0 42
2020 39 1 0 1 0 0 0 0 41
2021 39 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 40
2022 49 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 51
2023 49 0 1 0 0 0 2 0 52
2024 57 0 1 1 1 1 1 0 62

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harrison School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 69 7.2 9.6 29
1999 72 6.3 11.4 27.8
2000 67 7.3 9.2 29.9
2001 75 7.3 10.3 48
2002 55 5.2 10.6 41.8
2003 55 5.2 10.6 41.8
2004 48 5.2 9.2 37.5
2005 48 5.3 9.1 41.7
2006 43 5.3 8.1 44.2
2007 45 4.2 10.7 20
2008 44 4.4 10.0 31.8
2009 43 4.4 9.8 32.6
2010 47 4.3 10.7 44.7
2011 40 4.3 9.1 45
2012 37 3.8 9.6 51.4
2013 36 3.8 9.3 52.8
2014 38 4.2 8.8 52.6
2015 38 4.0 9.5 47.4
2016 30 4.0 7.5 40
2017 30 4.2 7.0 23.3
2018 34 4.0 8.3 26.5
2019 42 4.3 9.6 31
2020 41 4.7 8.6 36.6
2021 40 4.7 8.4 n/a
2022 51 5.6 9.0 n/a
2023 52 6.6 7.8 n/a
2024 62 5.1 12.1 35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harrison School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 69 7.2 9.6 29
1999 72 6.3 11.4 27.8
2000 67 7.3 9.2 29.9
2001 75 7.3 10.3 48
2002 55 5.2 10.6 41.8
2003 55 5.2 10.6 41.8
2004 48 5.2 9.2 37.5
2005 48 5.3 9.1 41.7
2006 43 5.3 8.1 44.2
2007 45 4.2 10.7 20
2008 44 4.4 10.0 31.8
2009 43 4.4 9.8 32.6
2010 47 4.3 10.7 44.7
2011 40 4.3 9.1 45
2012 37 3.8 9.6 51.4
2013 36 3.8 9.3 52.8
2014 38 4.2 8.8 52.6
2015 38 4.0 9.5 47.4
2016 30 4.0 7.5 40
2017 30 4.2 7.0 23.3
2018 34 4.0 8.3 26.5
2019 42 4.3 9.6 31
2020 41 4.7 8.6 36.6
2021 40 4.7 8.4 n/a
2022 51 5.6 9.0 n/a
2023 52 6.6 7.8 n/a
2024 62 5.1 12.1 35.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harrison School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $14,182
2021 $15,566
2022 $15,795
2023 $15,859

Data source: Montana Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrison School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students4252
 23.8%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian01
Hispanic10
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White4049
 22.5%
Two or More Races02

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrison School

Students at Harrison School are 92% White, 2% Asian, 2% Hispanic, 2% American Indian, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Two or more races.

Students who attend Harrison School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harrison 7-8
High : Harrison High School

Harrison School ranks in the bottom 23.8% of Montana elementary schools.

In the 2023-24 school year, 62 students attended Harrison School.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Montana Office of Public Instruction.

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