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Alumni: what's one memory from Harrison Elementary that still sticks with you?
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Enrollment
571
Elementary
DISTRICT 671 · STATE 465
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·RIVERSIDE UNIFIED·NCES 063315005140
Harrison Elementary
2901 Harrison St., Riverside, CA 92503 · (951) 352-6712 · Riverside County
GRADES KG–06ELEMENTARY11-CITYTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL571 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
22.0:1
26 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 24.2:1 · STATE 22.3:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
77%
441 students
DISTRICT 76% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 114 | 20% |
| Grade 1 | 68 | 12% |
| Grade 2 | 79 | 14% |
| Grade 3 | 84 | 15% |
| Grade 4 | 64 | 11% |
| Grade 5 | 87 | 15% |
| Grade 6 | 75 | 13% |
This year's kindergarten class (114) is 52% larger than its 6th grade class (75).
Student demographics
45%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 48% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
37.4%
CA avg 49.1% . -1.6pp since 2014
Math
31.3%
CA avg 37.7% . -2.7pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 37 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 31 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are down about 2 points since 2014, while math scores are down about 3 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 15.2% | 22.3% | 28.4% | 34.2% |
| Math | 10.0% | 21.3% | 29.0% | 39.7% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 37.4% | 31.3% |
| 2023-24 | 39.1% | 32.6% |
| 2022-23 | 37.2% | 32.6% |
| 2021-22 | 46.1% | 30.9% |
| 2018-19 | 48.0% | 37.1% |
| 2017-18 | 38.6% | 27.4% |
| 2016-17 | 37.3% | 33.6% |
| 2015-16 | 39.0% | 42.0% |
| 2014-15 | 39.0% | 34.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
35.8%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
34.3%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+1.5pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 36% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 34% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Harrison Elementary
Harrison Elementary's state test result (35.8% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Elementary this school | 571 | 77.2% | 35.8% |
| Ada Givens Elementary Merced | 579 | 78.9% | 29.3% |
| Hidden Springs Elementary Moreno Valley | 565 | 77.3% | 47.9% |
| Reche Canyon Elementary Colton | 547 | 80.1% | 26.8% |
| Winchester Elementary Winchester | 692 | 78.6% | 32.0% |
| North Verdemont Elementary San Bernardino | 549 | 74.3% | 43.9% |
Matched among California elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Harrison Elementary ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In California | In Riverside County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 35.8% | #2,884 of 5,151 | #120 of 283 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 31.3% | #3,096 of 5,172 ▼ 281 | #127 of 283 ▼ 14 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 37.4% | #3,186 of 5,172 ▼ 367 | #158 of 283 ▼ 37 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest drop first | -4.2pp | #696 of 5,116 | #23 of 280 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 571 | #1,639 of 5,915 | #192 of 296 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 22.0:1 | #2,162 of 5,352 | #65 of 292 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 45.3% | #3,120 of 5,354 | #138 of 292 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 77.2% | #2,439 of 5,625 | #179 of 294 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +8.3% | #579 of 1,139 | #33 of 66 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
571
+119 (+26%) vs 2020
-46% since 1990-91, when it was 1,057
Student : Teacher
22.0:1
was 23.8:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 571 | 26 | 22.0:1 | 77% (441) |
| 2023-24 | 547 | 27 | 20.3:1 | 51% (277) |
| 2022-23 | 522 | 24 | 21.8:1 | 73% (379) |
| 2020-21 | 452 | 19 | 23.8:1 | 70% (315) |
| 2017-18 | 527 | 22 | 23.9:1 | 68% (360) |
| 2015-16 | 532 | 23 | 23.1:1 | 70% (373) |
| 2010-11 | 650 | N/A | N/A | 56% (362) |
| 2000-01 | 897 | 42 | 21.4:1 | 32% (289) |
| 1990-91 | 1,057 | 39 | 27.1:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Harrison Elementary.
Since 2017-18: students up 8% (527 to 571); teachers up 18% (22 to 26).
About Harrison Elementary
Harrison Elementary is one of the public schools in Riverside, California. It is a mid-sized elementary school. It teaches 571 students in kindergarten through 6. Elementary schools in California have about 465 students on average; enrollment here is 23% higher.
Riverside Unified has 38,002 students spread across 48 schools.
More than half of enrollment at Harrison Elementary is Hispanic: 73%. The remaining shares are 11% White, 6% Black, 5% Asian, and 5% multiracial. Riverside County as a whole is about 51% Hispanic, so the school's share is higher. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Harrison Elementary scores 45%.
Its ratio of 22.0:1 is based on 26 full-time-equivalent teachers. The average ratio among elementary schools in California is similar, at 22.3:1. The share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch is 77%.
When test results are adjusted for free or reduced-price lunch eligibility, Harrison Elementary is 1.5 points above its prediction. Actual: 35.8%. Predicted: 34.3%.
American Community Survey estimates for Riverside County show that median household income comes to about $93,074, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 26% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 8%. The county's public schools total 543, with about 424,872 students.
Among nearby public schools, Arlington High is closest at about 1.0 miles. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8. Nearby schools with test data average 30.0% proficiency; Harrison Elementary posts 35.8%.
Federal data place Harrison Elementary in the City: Large locale, which means it is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more.
The school grew from 452 students in 2020-21 to 571 in 2024-25. Staffing shifted too: the ratio moved from 23.8:1 to 22.0:1.
Use the discussion section to ask about special education services, counseling, and support programs at Harrison Elementary. You can also rate the school on this page.
Riverside County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
2,478,600
Census ACS
Median income
$93,074
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
26%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
543
424,872 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Riverside Unified
- Martin Luther King Jr. HighHigh · 2,699 students
- Polytechnic HighHigh · 2,484 students
- Ramona HighHigh · 2,142 students
- John W. North HighHigh · 2,011 students
- Arlington HighHigh · 1,920 students
- Mark Twain ElementaryElementary · 1,033 students
Other schools in Riverside
- Martin Luther King Jr. HighHigh · 2,699 students
- Polytechnic HighHigh · 2,484 students
- Ramona HighHigh · 2,142 students
- John W. North HighHigh · 2,011 students
- Arlington HighHigh · 1,920 students
- Norte Vista HighHigh · 1,804 students
Other Harrison Elementary schools
21 other US public schools in 15 states are named Harrison Elementary. Harrison Elementary is the 4th largest of the 22.
- Harrison ElementaryStockton, CA · 640 students
- Harrison ElementaryPomona, CA · 328 students
- Harrison Elementary SchoolChattanooga, TN · 775 students
- Harrison Elementary SchoolHarrison, OH · 604 students
- Harrison Elementary SchoolSouth Bend, IN · 555 students
Nearby schools
- Arlington High1.0 mi · 1,920
- Liberty Elementary1.2 mi · 651
- Hawthorne Elementary1.2 mi · 663
- Sherman Indian High School1.3 mi · 276
- Arizona Middle1.5 mi · 804
- Sunshine Special Education1.6 mi · 74
Frequently asked questions
About Harrison ElementaryHow many students attend Harrison Elementary?
Harrison Elementary enrolls approximately 571 students in grades KG-06.
Is Harrison Elementary an elementary, middle, or high school?
Harrison Elementary is an elementary school covering grades KG-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary?
The student-to-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary is approximately 22.0:1 (26 FTE teachers).
What is the racial breakdown of students at Harrison Elementary?
At Harrison Elementary, the student body is approximately 11% White, 73% Hispanic, 6% Black, 5% Asian, 5% Two or more.
Is Harrison Elementary public or private?
Harrison Elementary is a public K-12 school, overseen by Riverside Unified.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.