Enrollment
36
Elementary
DISTRICT 20 · STATE 167
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HARRISON K-12 SCHOOLS·NCES 301353000403
Harrison School
120 Harrison St, Harrison, MT 59735 · (406) 685-3428 · Madison County
GRADES PK–05ELEMENTARY43-RURALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL36 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
9.0:1
4 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 7.6:1 · STATE 11.9:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
42%
15 students
DISTRICT 49% · STATE 58%
Community
0
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 1 | 3% |
| Kindergarten | 3 | 8% |
| Grade 1 | 7 | 19% |
| Grade 2 | 6 | 17% |
| Grade 3 | 7 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 5 | 14% |
| Grade 5 | 7 | 19% |
Student demographics
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
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Based on grade levels within Harrison K-12 Schools. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
EDFacts (federal) 2020-21 . % Proficient (SY 20-21)English Language Arts
30.0%
MT avg 47.2%
Math
30.0%
MT avg 36.0%
What this means: On the EDFacts (federal), Montana's statewide test, about 30 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 30 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Montana schools, those numbers are about 47 and 36.
Source: EDFacts (federal). All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where Harrison School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Montana |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 36 | #300 of 421 |
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.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
36
-4 (-10%) vs 2020
-52% since 2000-01, when it was 75
Student : Teacher
9.0:1
was 10.0:1
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 | 36 | 4 | 9.0:1 | 42% (15) |
| 2023-24 | 62 | 5.1 | 12.2:1 | 35% (22) |
| 2022-23 | 52 | 6.6 | 7.8:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 40 | 4 | 10.0:1 | N/A |
| 2017-18 | 34 | 4.1 | 8.3:1 | 26% (9) |
| 2015-16 | 30 | 4 | 7.5:1 | 40% (12) |
| 2010-11 | 40 | 4 | 10.0:1 | 45% (18) |
| 2000-01 | 75 | 7 | 10.7:1 | 48% (36) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Harrison School.
About Harrison School
Harrison School is a very small elementary school in Harrison K-12 Schools, located in Harrison, Montana. The school has 36 students in 2024-25 across pre-K through 5. By comparison, elementary schools in Montana enroll about 167 students on average.
The district, Harrison K-12 Schools, operates 3 schools serving 61 students.
Harrison School is 97% White by enrollment. Next come 3% Native American.
Harrison School reported 4 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 9.0:1. The school's 9.0:1 compares with an average of 11.9:1 for elementary schools in Montana. Roughly 42% of students at Harrison School can receive free or reduced-price lunch. That is higher than the 30% average for public schools in Madison County.
Five-year Census Bureau estimates for Madison County show that median household income comes to about $75,250, roughly 33% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and about 3% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Madison County counts 13 public schools with about 989 students.
Harrison School's nearest public school is Harrison High School (less than a tenth of a mile). In all, 2 other public schools sit within five miles of Harrison School.
In the federal locale system, Harrison School is coded Rural: Remote, for schools in rural territory far from an urban area.
Enrollment figures show a drop of 4 students from 2020-21 to 2024-25. Its ratio of students to teachers was 10.0:1 in 2020-21, and 9.0:1 in 2024-25.
People can post here about homework, tutoring, and testing dates and other school topics. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Madison County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
9,223
Census ACS
Median income
$75,250
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
33%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
3%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
989 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Harrison K-12 Schools
- Harrison 6-8Middle · 16 students
- Harrison High SchoolHigh · 9 students
Other schools in Harrison
- Harrison 6-8Middle · 16 students
- Harrison High SchoolHigh · 9 students
Nearby schools
- Harrison High School0.0 mi · 9
- Harrison 6-80.0 mi · 16
- Willow Creek High School11.0 mi · 7
- Willow Creek School11.0 mi · 33
- Willow Creek 7-811.0 mi · 9
- Cardwell School13.5 mi · 35
Frequently asked questions
About Harrison SchoolHow large is Harrison School?
Harrison School enrolls approximately 36 students in grades PK-05.
What grades does Harrison School serve?
Harrison School serves grades PK-05.
How many teachers does Harrison School have?
Harrison School employs 4 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 9.0:1.
How diverse is Harrison School?
Harrison School reports a student body of 97% White.
What district is Harrison School in?
Harrison School is part of Harrison K-12 Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.