Enrollment
286
Elementary
DISTRICT 362 · STATE 272
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 317482001385
HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
5304 HAMILTON ST, OMAHA, NE 68132 · (531) 299-1540 · Douglas County
GRADES PK–06ELEMENTARY11-CITYREGULAR SCHOOL286 STUDENTS
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
17 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.9:1 · STATE 21.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
,
Title I proxy
STATE 37%
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 | 8 | 3% |
| Kindergarten | 41 | 14% |
| Grade 1 | 38 | 13% |
| Grade 2 | 32 | 11% |
| Grade 3 | 53 | 19% |
| Grade 4 | 46 | 16% |
| Grade 5 | 35 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 33 | 12% |
This year's kindergarten class (41) is 24% larger than its 6th grade class (33).
Student demographics
62%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 72% · STATE 57% · 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
NSCAS 2024-25 . % On Track + AdvancedEnglish Language Arts
65.0%
NE avg 57.6%
Math
65.2%
NE avg 60.6%
What this means: On the NSCAS, Nebraska's statewide test, about 65 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 65 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Nebraska schools, those numbers are about 58 and 61.
Source: NSCAS. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Where HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Nebraska | In Douglas County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 65.2% | #207 of 398 | #44 of 96 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 65.0% | #152 of 438 | #43 of 109 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 286 | #269 of 587 | #95 of 125 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 16.7:1 | #324 of 379 | #85 of 117 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 62.1% | #70 of 379 | #44 of 117 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -20.3% | #44 of 220 | #17 of 68 |
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
286
+14 (+5%) vs 2020
-14% since 1990-91, when it was 334
Student : Teacher
16.7:1
was 15.1:1
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 | 286 | 17.1 | 16.7:1 | N/A |
| 2023-24 | 265 | 16.4 | 16.2:1 | N/A |
| 2022-23 | 260 | 16.3 | 15.9:1 | N/A |
| 2020-21 | 272 | 18 | 15.1:1 | 44% (121) |
| 2017-18 | 359 | 21.8 | 16.5:1 | 53% (189) |
| 2015-16 | 342 | 20 | 17.1:1 | 57% (194) |
| 2010-11 | 308 | 19 | 16.2:1 | 47% (146) |
| 2000-01 | 346 | 19 | 18.2:1 | 32% (111) |
| 1990-91 | 334 | 18 | 18.6:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
Since 2017-18: students down 20% (359 to 286); teachers down 22% (21.8 to 17.1).
About HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a mid-sized elementary school for students in OMAHA, Nebraska. Its grade span covers pre-K through 6, with 286 students on the rolls.
OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS includes 94 schools. Together they enroll 52,524 students.
More than half of the students at HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are White (58%). Next come 14% Black, 13% Hispanic, 8% multiracial, and 6% Asian. That compares with about 69% White among all Douglas County residents. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 62%.
There are 17.1 full-time-equivalent teachers at the school, a ratio of 16.7:1. The average for elementary schools in Nebraska, 21.0:1, is higher.
American Community Survey estimates for Douglas County show that the median household earns about $80,391 a year, about 42% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 8% of residents are in poverty. Douglas County has 207 public schools with about 98,640 students, including HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.
ROSE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is about 0.8 miles away, making it the nearest public school. Other public schools within five miles number at least 8.
HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more, a location NCES labels City: Large.
The school's student count rose 5% between the 2020-21 and 2024-25 school years. Over the same period, the student-to-teacher ratio increased to 16.7:1, from 15.1:1.
The discussion board for HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is open to topics like pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Douglas County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
590,736
Census ACS
Median income
$80,391
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
42%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
207
98,640 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,587 students
- SOUTH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,412 students
- NORTH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,754 students
- BURKE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,693 students
- WESTVIEW HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,573 students
- NORTHWEST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 1,517 students
Other schools in OMAHA
- CENTRAL HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,587 students
- MILLARD NORTH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,572 students
- MILLARD SOUTH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,526 students
- SOUTH HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,412 students
- MILLARD WEST HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,344 students
- WESTSIDE HIGH SCHOOLHigh · 2,145 students
Other Harrison Elementary schools
21 other US public schools in 15 states are named Harrison Elementary. HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is the 14th largest of the 22.
- Harrison Elementary SchoolChattanooga, TN · 775 students
- Harrison ElementaryStockton, CA · 640 students
- Harrison Elementary SchoolHarrison, OH · 604 students
- Harrison ElementaryRiverside, CA · 571 students
- Harrison Elementary SchoolSouth Bend, IN · 555 students
Nearby schools
- ROSE HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.8 mi · 287
- DUNDEE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.8 mi · 468
- WESTERN HILLS MAGNET CENTER0.9 mi · 377
- WALNUT HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL0.9 mi · 399
- BENSON HIGH SCHOOL0.9 mi · 1,488
- MONROE MIDDLE SCHOOL1.1 mi · 716
Frequently asked questions
About HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOLWhat is the total enrollment at HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL enrolls approximately 286 students in grades PK-06.
What grades does HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serve?
HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL serves grades PK-06.
What is the student-teacher ratio at HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
The student-to-teacher ratio at HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is approximately 16.7:1 (17 FTE teachers).
What is the student diversity at HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL?
Student demographics at HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL are roughly 58% White, 13% Hispanic, 14% Black, 6% Asian, 8% Two or more.
What district is HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL in?
HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is part of OMAHA PUBLIC SCHOOLS.
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