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Harrisburg Elementary School

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Harrisburg Elementary School ranks 271 st of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades K-5

271^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 45% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Harrisburg Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades K-5 in the Harrisburg School District in Arkansas. The school has 436 students and is ranked 271 out of 495 Arkansas elementary schools, with a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger. The Harrisburg School District as a whole is ranked 118 out of 250 districts in Arkansas and has a 3-star rating.

Harrisburg Elementary consistently underperforms the state average in proficiency rates across all subjects and grade levels. For example, in 2024-2025, the school's proficiency rates were 33% in English Language Arts, 34.4% in Reading, 33.5% in Math, and 39.6% in Science, compared to the state averages of 34.7%, 35.3%, 38.7%, and 38.1% respectively. The school has seen a significant decrease in free/reduced lunch recipients, from 100% in 2021-2022 to 29.36% in 2023-2024, which is still higher than the state average. At $11,029 per student in 2018-2019, Harrisburg Elementary spends more per student than the nearby Weiner Elementary ($13,430) and Bay Elementary ($8,607) schools, but has a higher student-teacher ratio of 15:1 in 2023-2024, compared to Weiner Elementary (12.2:1) and Bay Elementary (13.9:1).

Weiner Elementary, which is in the same district as Harrisburg, outperforms Harrisburg in most academic metrics, including higher proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Reading, Math, and Science. Harrisburg Elementary's statewide ranking has steadily declined from 260 out of 496 schools in 2020-2021 to 271 out of 495 schools in 2024-2025, indicating a concerning trend of underperformance. The high free/reduced lunch rates at Harrisburg Elementary, even with the recent decline, suggest that the school serves a predominantly low-income student population, which may contribute to the academic challenges the school faces. Despite spending more per student than some nearby schools, Harrisburg Elementary's academic performance lags behind, indicating that simply allocating more resources may not be the sole solution to improving student outcomes at the school.

428

Students ?

15.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,289

Per pupil spending ?

99.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

1005 S. Illinois
Harrisburg, AR 72432

(870) 578-2413

District: Harrisburg School District

Students who attend Harrisburg Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Harrisburg High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Two or more races:

5.8%

Hispanic:

3.5%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 41st percentile in 2015 → 45th in 2025

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school35%

District avg34%

Arkansas avg36%

271^st of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Bottom 45%▲ up 4 pts since 2015

From bottom 41% (2015) to bottom 45% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

2^nd of 2Elementary Schools in the Harrisburg School District

118^th of 250Harrisburg School District among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	48.0	271 of 495	45.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	37.8	331 of 497	33.4%	★★☆☆☆
2023	50.8	265 of 492	46.1%	★★☆☆☆
2022	45.6	294 of 487	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2021	52.2	260 of 496	47.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	36.5	341 of 488	30.1%	★★☆☆☆
2018	44.4	290 of 480	39.6%	★★☆☆☆
2017	24.0	398 of 485	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2016	35.0	364 of 494	26.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2015	41.7	274 of 466	41.2%	★★☆☆☆
2014	61.7	184 of 471	60.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	59.5	213 of 476	55.3%	★★★☆☆
2012	45.3	312 of 468	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2011	41.3	330 of 471	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2010	62.9	175 of 457	61.7%	★★★☆☆
2009	72.7	107 of 445	76.0%	★★★★☆
2008	74.0	102 of 439	76.8%	★★★★☆
2007	72.8	107 of 440	75.7%	★★★★☆
2006	68.2	132 of 402	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2005	66.0	138 of 411	66.4%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Science40%~ state avg

Reading34%~ state avg

Mathematics34%-5 vs state

English Language Arts33%~ state avg

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)					ATLAS Science (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harrisburg Elementary School	Public	K-5	1005 S. Illinois	Harrisburg	72432	Poinsett County	Harrisburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 578-2413	428	28	15.2	99.3%	380 (88.8%)	7 (1.6%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (5.8%)	48	271^st of 495 public elementary schools	45.3%		37.8	331^st of 497 public elementary schools	33.4%	60	45.8	26.6	29.8		33.0	39.0	32.9	32.5		34.4	59.3	25.4	21.7		33.5	40.7	34.2	44.6		39.6	$14,289	$2,000	$12,290
Weiner Elementary	Public	K-6	319 Garfield Street	Weiner	72479	Poinsett County	Harrisburg School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 684-2252	126	10	12.5	97.6%	109 (86.5%)	1 (0.8%)	13 (10.3%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	54.7	234^th of 495 public elementary schools	52.7%		69.4	145^th of 497 public elementary schools	70.8%	89	11.8	25.0	70.0	62.6	39.0	17.7	25.0	60.0	62.5	39.0	11.8	31.3	100.0	93.8	54.3	17.6	37.6	70.0	62.6	44.1	$18,465	$2,198	$16,266
Cross County Elementary Technical Academy	Public, Charter	PK, KG-6	2622 Hwy 42	Cherry Valley	72324	Cross County	Cross County School District	Yes	No	No	Yes	(870) 588-3337	415	26	16.1	100.0%	377 (90.8%)	20 (4.8%)	7 (1.7%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (2.4%)	57.1	221^st of 495 public elementary schools	55.4%		54.3	233^rd of 497 public elementary schools	53.1%	12	26.7	28.5	28.9	38.3	30.6	26.7	36.8	34.6	38.3	34.2	68.9	42.9	44.2	58.3	53.1	57.8	36.7	34.6	39.6	41.8	$11,666	$2,376	$9,289
Trumann Elementary School	Public	K-3	401 N Willow	Trumann	72472	Poinsett County	Trumann School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 483-5314	477	29	16.6	100.0%	327 (68.6%)	60 (12.6%)	36 (7.5%)	3 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (10.5%)	17.1	432^nd of 495 public elementary schools	12.7%		12.5	455^th of 497 public elementary schools	8.5%	23	19.3				19.1	21.7				21.5	13.7				13.5	23.4				23.0	$11,184	$1,691	$9,493
Valley View Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-2	5603 Kersey Lane	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 935-1910	668	44	15.1	32.2%	543 (81.3%)	32 (4.8%)	32 (4.8%)	34 (5.1%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	25 (3.7%)								(n/a)																					$13,094	$1,467	$11,627
Valley View Intermediate School	Public	3-6	5404 Yarbrough Drive	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Valley View School District	No	No	No	No	(870) 935-6361	933	59	15.7	32.0%	745 (79.8%)	51 (5.5%)	40 (4.3%)	48 (5.1%)	4 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	45 (4.8%)	85.2	58^th of 495 public elementary schools	88.3%		84.8	52^nd of 497 public elementary schools	89.5%	6	49.2	57.3	59.4	63.0	57.0	47.9	50.4	56.8	61.9	53.9	49.6	62.6	29.2	58.6	50.0	53.0	52.0	62.1	62.5	57.1	$9,885	$400	$9,484
Bay Elementary School	Public	K-6	700 School Street	Bay	72411	Craighead County	Bay School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 781-3300	317	23	13.7	60.6%	301 (95.0%)	10 (3.2%)	5 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	44.6	288^th of 495 public elementary schools	41.8%		61.6	197^th of 497 public elementary schools	60.4%	91	25.0	36.2	39.2	36.2	34.0	32.7	31.9	35.3	34.0	33.5	19.2	34.0	35.3	31.9	29.9	27.0	29.8	43.1	38.3	34.5	$11,900	$1,162	$10,738
Fox Meadow Elementary	Public	PK, KG-2	2305 Fox Meadow Lane	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 910-7817	394	26	14.9	82.0%	67 (17.0%)	266 (67.5%)	26 (6.6%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.5%)	26 (6.6%)								(n/a)																					$13,141	$1,726	$11,415
Fox Meadow School Of Creative Media	Public	3-6	2309 Fox Meadow Lane	Jonesboro	72404	Craighead County	Nettleton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 910-7812	440	35	12.6	86.6%	70 (15.9%)	294 (66.8%)	40 (9.1%)	6 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.1%)	25 (5.7%)	18	423^rd of 495 public elementary schools	14.5%		15.3	443^rd of 497 public elementary schools	10.9%	20	20.3	25.0	15.6	16.1	19.1	22.8	27.0	17.2	19.8	21.5	23.6	32.6	17.9	9.4	20.7	23.5	28.0	16.4	12.2	20.0	$11,368	$1,498	$9,870
Marked Tree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	703 Normandy	Marked Tree	72365	Poinsett County	Marked Tree School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 358-2214	309	19	16.5	73.8%	149 (48.2%)	117 (37.9%)	16 (5.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	25 (8.1%)	16.3	435^th of 495 public elementary schools	12.1%		30.8	372^nd of 497 public elementary schools	25.2%	63	8.3	19.1	21.9	11.2	15.0	8.3	19.0	15.7	13.9	14.4	16.7	31.0	37.6	16.7	25.4	11.2	26.2	21.9	19.4	19.9	$14,754	$4,474	$10,280

Frequently Asked Questions about Harrisburg Elementary School

What schools do graduates of Harrisburg Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Harrisburg Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Harrisburg High School

What is the racial makeup of Harrisburg Elementary School?

Students at Harrisburg Elementary School are 89% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% African American.

Is Harrisburg Elementary School a good school?

Harrisburg Elementary School ranks 271^st of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Harrisburg Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 428 students attended Harrisburg Elementary School.

What district is Harrisburg Elementary School in?

Harrisburg School District

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