Harrisburg Elementary

Summary:

Harrisburg Elementary is a public elementary school located in Indian Land, South Carolina, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 1,089 students. This exceptional school consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in the state, delivering outstanding academic results for its diverse student population.

Harrisburg Elementary's academic performance is truly impressive, with students consistently outperforming state and district averages in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science assessments. In the 2023-2024 school year, 79.9% of 3rd graders and 83.3% of 4th graders were proficient or better in ELA, compared to just 53.8% and 57.2% statewide, respectively. The school's performance is particularly noteworthy for its Asian and Hispanic student subgroups, which rank among the top 5 and top 10 in South Carolina. Harrisburg Elementary also excels in serving English Language Learners, ranking 2nd in the state for this subgroup.

When compared to other nearby schools in the York 04 district, which is ranked 1st in the state, Harrisburg Elementary's performance is still impressive. The school outperforms many of its neighbors in both academic achievement and student subgroup performance, demonstrating its ability to provide a high-quality education to a diverse student population. With a consistent 5-star rating from SchoolDigger, Harrisburg Elementary is a standout educational institution in Indian Land and the state of South Carolina.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 10251 Harrisburg Road
       Indian Land, SC  29707


(803) 283-8484

District: Lancaster 01

SchoolDigger Rank:
20th of 638 South Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,720 Help


Students who attend Harrisburg Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Indian Land Middle
High:    Indian Land High

Student/teacher ratio:  15.8 Help
Number of students:  1,138

Racial breakdown:

White:
48.2%
Asian:
25.4%
Hispanic:
10.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  21.6% Help


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Compare Details Harrisburg Elementary ranks better than 96.9% of elementary schools in South Carolina. It also ranks first among 11 ranked elementary schools in the Lancaster 01 School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 95.39. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Harrisburg Elementary has the largest elementary school student body size in the Lancaster 01 School District. Racial makeup is: White (48.2%), Asian (25.4%), Hispanic (10.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 21.6% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Lancaster 01 School District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrisburg Elementary is 15.8. 9 elementary schools in the Lancaster 01 School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrisburg Elementary is $9,720. 10 elementary schools in the Lancaster 01 School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harrisburg Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg Elementary 20th of 638 South Carolina public elementary schools. (See Harrisburg Elementary in the ranking list.)

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White students:


Lancaster 01:

SchoolDigger ranks Lancaster 01 30th of 75 South Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harrisburg Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Harrisburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 84.64 80th 639 87.5%
2018 83.50 90th 624 85.6%
2019 90.31 48th 643 92.5%
2021 92.21 44th 622 92.9%
2022 90.66 52nd 625 91.7%
2023 91.97 39th 644 93.9%
2024 95.39 20th 638 96.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harrisburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.87 8th 82 90.2%
2021 84.98 10th 84 88.1%
2022 89.91 11th 84 86.9%
2023 99.06 1st 72 98.6%
2024 99.20 2nd 79 97.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrisburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 73.13 137th 588 76.7%
2019 87.43 39th 600 93.5%
2021 87.97 45th 580 92.2%
2022 67.29 178th 600 70.3%
2023 66.49 182nd 608 70.1%
2024 85.92 54th 599 91.0%
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Rank History for Female students at Harrisburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.63 89th 570 84.4%
2019 88.80 48th 588 91.8%
2021 91.32 40th 554 92.8%
2022 90.60 51st 573 91.1%
2023 89.95 45th 580 92.2%
2024 95.18 13th 565 97.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Harrisburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 70.51 28th 161 82.6%
2023 60.12 53rd 174 69.5%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harrisburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 69.74 47th 147 68.0%
2022 69.60 34th 109 68.8%
2023 70.43 24th 105 77.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Harrisburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 81.14 96th 571 83.2%
2019 88.62 52nd 590 91.2%
2021 90.43 44th 561 92.2%
2022 88.12 58th 579 90.0%
2023 91.25 39th 582 93.3%
2024 93.61 28th 568 95.1%
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Rank History for Asian students at Harrisburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 48.33 3rd 6 50.0%
2023 69.33 3rd 7 57.1%
2024 77.12 1st 7 85.7%
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Rank History for African American students at Harrisburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 96.53 6th 412 98.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harrisburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.39 6th 104 94.2%
2022 96.52 3rd 115 97.4%
2023 93.00 5th 115 95.7%
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Rank History for White students at Harrisburg Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools SC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.42 167th 457 63.5%
2019 80.68 69th 472 85.4%
2021 79.30 74th 439 83.1%
2022 72.55 116th 455 74.5%
2023 71.45 127th 463 72.6%
2024 82.63 53rd 441 88.0%
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Data source: test scores: South Carolina Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: South Carolina Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Open Quote Wonderful teachers and staff! I cant say enough good things about this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, February 22, 2017

Open Quote Both of my daughters attend Harrisburg, the admin staff and teachers are nothing short of amazing. They truly care about each student and their successes. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Harrisburg Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 652 76 28 82 1 3 19 0 861
2016 749 94 41 94 2 2 21 0 1003
2017 835 108 42 98 2 2 37 0 1124
2018 933 119 54 119 4 1 39 0 1269
2019 636 81 59 81 2 1 22 0 882
2020 695 81 72 96 2 1 33 0 980
2021 641 85 87 110 1 1 43 0 968
2022 578 81 113 104 1 0 44 0 921
2023 587 87 211 122 4 0 78 0 1089
2024 548 93 289 118 12 0 78 0 1138

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 Harrisburg Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 861 43.0 20.0 24.2
2016 1003 49.0 20.4 21.4
2017 1124 55.0 20.4 20.9
2018 1269 64.0 19.8 16.9
2019 882 52.0 16.9 13.9
2020 980 54.0 18.1 13.5
2021 968 56.0 17.2 11.4
2022 921 55.0 16.7 8.5
2023 1089 61.0 17.8 19.7
2024 1138 71.6 15.8 21.6

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 Harrisburg Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 861 43.0 20.0 24.2
2016 1003 49.0 20.4 21.4
2017 1124 55.0 20.4 20.9
2018 1269 64.0 19.8 16.9
2019 882 52.0 16.9 13.9
2020 980 54.0 18.1 13.5
2021 968 56.0 17.2 11.4
2022 921 55.0 16.7 8.5
2023 1089 61.0 17.8 19.7
2024 1138 71.6 15.8 21.6

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harrisburg Elementary

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $188 (2.8%) $105 (1.6%) $293 (4.4%) $5,307 (80.3%) $1,013 (15.3%) $6,320 (95.6%) $6,613
2020 $235 (2.9%) $101 (1.2%) $336 (4.2%) $6,550 (80.9%) $1,205 (14.9%) $7,756 (95.8%) $8,092
2021 $198 (2.5%) $64 (0.8%) $262 (3.4%) $6,434 (82.9%) $1,069 (13.8%) $7,503 (96.6%) $7,765
2022 $253 (3.2%) $333 (4.2%) $586 (7.4%) $6,468 (81.5%) $879 (11.1%) $7,347 (92.6%) $7,933
2023 $721 (7.4%) $490 (5.0%) $1,212 (12.5%) $7,407 (76.2%) $1,102 (11.3%) $8,509 (87.5%) $9,720

Data source: South Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrisburg Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 48th of 643 Elementary schoolsRanks 39th of 644 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg Elementary)78.675.4
 3.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Lancaster 01)50.357.8
 7.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)49.753.5
 3.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg Elementary)85.779.4
 6.3%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Lancaster 01)61.565.9
 4.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)57.753.6
 4.1%
4th Grade Science (Harrisburg Elementary)71.370.8
 0.5%
   4th Grade Science (Lancaster 01)52.652.8
 0.2%
   4th Grade Science (South Carolina)5246.6
 5.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg Elementary)70.579
 8.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Lancaster 01)51.458.8
 7.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Carolina)51.357.2
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg Elementary)69.770.3
 0.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Lancaster 01)57.855.9
 1.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Carolina)50.547
 3.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students8821089
 23.5%
African American8187
 7.4%
American Indian24
 100%
Asian59211
 257.6%
Hispanic81122
 50.6%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White636587
 7.7%
Two or More Races2278
 254.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients13.9%19.7%
 5.8%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrisburg Elementary

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,138 students attended Harrisburg Elementary.

Students who attend Harrisburg Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Indian Land Middle
High : Indian Land High

Students at Harrisburg Elementary are 48% White, 25% Asian, 10% Hispanic, 8% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

Yes! Harrisburg Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 20th of 638 South Carolina elementary schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the South Carolina Department of Education.

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