Harvest School

Summary:

Harvest School is an elementary school located in Harvest, Alabama, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 734. The school is part of the Madison County School District, which is ranked 32 out of 137 districts in Alabama and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harvest School has a more diverse student population compared to nearby schools, with a higher percentage of African American (44.55%) and Hispanic (10.49%) students. However, the school's academic performance, as measured by the Summative Assessment, is generally lower than the Madison County and Alabama state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 2023-2024, the percentage of 3rd-grade students proficient or better in Mathematics was 35.96% at Harvest School, compared to 52.15% in Madison County and 42.16% statewide. Additionally, Harvest School has a higher percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 53.68% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch in the 2022-2023 school year.

Despite these challenges, Harvest School's performance varies across different student subgroups, with African American and Hispanic students generally performing better than their White and low socioeconomic status peers within the school. When compared to nearby schools in the Madison County and Limestone County districts, Harvest School generally underperforms academically, particularly in mathematics and science. However, the school's performance in English/Language Arts is more competitive, suggesting potential strengths in this area. By addressing the identified areas of concern, such as the achievement gaps and socioeconomic factors, Harvest School can work towards regaining its higher ranking and star rating and providing a high-quality education for all its students.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8845 Wall Triana Highway
       Harvest, AL  35749


(256) 851-4590

District: Madison County

SchoolDigger Rank:
468th of 684 Alabama Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,888 Help


Students who attend Harvest School usually attend:

Middle:    Sparkman Middle School
High:    Sparkman High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.8 Help
Number of students:  734

Racial breakdown:

African American:
44.6%
White:
33.9%
Hispanic:
10.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harvest School ranks worse than 68.4% of elementary schools in Alabama. It also ranks last among 13 ranked elementary schools in the Madison County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 34.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (44.6%), White (33.9%), Hispanic (10.5%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 53.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harvest School is 19.8. 14 elementary schools in the Madison County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harvest School is $9,888, which is the 8th highest among 13 elementary schools in the Madison County School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harvest School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harvest School 468th of 684 Alabama public elementary schools. (See Harvest School in the ranking list.)

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Madison County:

SchoolDigger ranks Madison County 32nd of 137 Alabama school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harvest School

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Rank History for all students at Harvest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 57.24 271st 623 56.5%
2005 43.84 430th 688 37.5%
2006 45.36 411th 689 40.3%
2007 47.21 410th 698 41.3%
2008 53.53 342nd 698 51.0%
2009 64.69 229th 696 67.1%
2010 59.22 320th 704 54.5%
2011 67.17 227th 709 68.0%
2012 69.90 188th 696 73.0%
2013 64.16 264th 696 62.1%
2014 61.37 252nd 695 63.7%
2015 62.20 219th 691 68.3%
2016 59.81 266th 691 61.5%
2017 59.08 275th 688 60.0%
2018 67.31 220th 680 67.6%
2019 75.91 133rd 681 80.5%
2021 45.46 379th 692 45.2%
2022 61.72 245th 687 64.3%
2023 50.69 341st 680 49.9%
2024 34.18 468th 684 31.6%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Harvest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 62.43 19th 54 64.8%
2022 65.40 24th 64 62.5%
2023 61.42 24th 70 65.7%
2024 57.75 40th 82 51.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harvest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 65.69 60th 280 78.6%
2018 77.04 41st 344 88.1%
2019 45.31 200th 392 49.0%
2021 46.28 185th 398 53.5%
2022 37.94 209th 345 39.4%
2023 56.62 116th 373 68.9%
2024 52.99 155th 395 60.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harvest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.55 225th 567 60.3%
2018 60.97 234th 651 64.1%
2019 71.68 117th 649 82.0%
2021 36.24 430th 653 34.2%
2022 60.12 244th 651 62.5%
2023 46.55 343rd 623 44.9%
2024 28.25 501st 670 25.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Harvest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 61.24 226th 639 64.6%
2018 67.32 192nd 640 70.0%
2019 69.01 165th 646 74.5%
2021 44.71 363rd 656 44.7%
2022 52.03 313th 656 52.3%
2023 49.51 328th 645 49.1%
2024 38.22 422nd 650 35.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Harvest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 54.70 293rd 639 54.1%
2018 65.78 219th 650 66.3%
2019 78.32 104th 650 84.0%
2021 44.85 365th 669 45.4%
2022 64.98 215th 669 67.9%
2023 48.35 348th 649 46.4%
2024 30.74 465th 655 29.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Harvest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 57.74 106th 336 68.5%
2018 76.78 65th 423 84.6%
2019 88.67 28th 426 93.4%
2021 50.15 174th 426 59.2%
2022 64.62 110th 426 74.2%
2023 58.49 134th 427 68.6%
2024 35.33 274th 420 34.8%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harvest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 56.52 62nd 175 64.6%
2023 47.93 84th 184 54.3%
2024 56.41 69th 196 64.8%
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Rank History for White students at Harvest School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2017 48.50 177th 369 52.0%
2018 67.20 145th 508 71.5%
2019 70.16 125th 529 76.4%
2021 45.46 278th 539 48.4%
2022 68.17 143rd 540 73.5%
2023 54.10 231st 528 56.3%
2024 32.82 386th 535 27.9%
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Data source: test scores: Alabama State 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: Alabama State Department of Education

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 13, 2012

Open Quote The staff at Harvest Elementary are wonderful. The principal is always ready to hear your concerns and she addresses them on the spot. The school is very parent friendly and always has some sort of family activity going on. We have been very pleased with our experience with HES. My daughter is testing way above grade level due in part to the wonderful teachers. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Harvest School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 444 444
1989 256 150 0 1 31 n/a n/a 0 438
1990 282 143 0 6 22 n/a n/a 0 453
1991 280 153 1 3 17 n/a n/a 0 454
1992 271 167 2 3 24 n/a n/a 0 467
1993 311 165 1 5 15 n/a n/a 0 497
1994 346 151 2 7 18 n/a n/a 0 524
1995 347 151 0 3 20 n/a n/a 0 521
1996 347 151 0 3 20 n/a n/a 0 521
1997 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 547 547
1998 376 154 3 4 26 n/a n/a 0 563
1999 394 152 2 3 20 n/a n/a 0 571
2000 237 83 1 4 4 n/a n/a 0 329
2001 229 113 2 7 1 n/a n/a 0 352
2002 252 123 2 8 13 n/a n/a 0 398
2003 252 123 2 8 13 n/a n/a 0 398
2004 291 184 6 9 16 n/a n/a 8 514
2005 287 187 4 13 20 n/a n/a 0 511
2006 294 202 7 11 14 n/a n/a 12 540
2007 306 205 6 24 17 n/a n/a 19 577
2008 316 189 10 16 25 n/a n/a 0 556
2009 333 224 10 12 22 n/a n/a 0 601
2010 330 242 10 11 29 n/a n/a 31 653
2011 343 249 12 22 24 2 13 0 665
2012 340 253 11 29 21 4 37 0 695
2013 340 250 10 26 23 3 36 0 688
2014 343 266 11 23 15 4 38 0 700
2015 304 258 9 21 11 2 49 0 654
2016 288 277 11 33 13 5 43 0 670
2017 320 293 12 46 9 4 45 0 729
2018 309 303 13 51 12 5 40 0 733
2019 273 293 7 54 15 0 46 0 688
2020 283 281 6 60 10 4 59 0 703
2021 268 297 3 61 7 3 58 0 697
2022 270 303 3 71 5 3 61 0 716
2023 249 327 2 77 5 3 71 0 734

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 Harvest School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 444 20.0 22.2 0
1989 438 20.0 21.9 n/a
1990 453 21.5 21.0 0
1991 454 24.0 18.9 n/a
1992 467 25.0 18.6 n/a
1993 497 26.0 19.1 n/a
1994 524 28.4 18.5 n/a
1995 521 27.9 18.7 n/a
1996 521 27.9 18.7 n/a
1997 547 28.3 19.3 24.7
1998 563 29.5 19.1 21.1
1999 571 32.5 17.6 20.1
2000 329 22.0 15.0 27.1
2001 352 21.0 16.8 33.2
2002 398 24.0 16.6 32.7
2003 398 24.0 16.6 32.7
2004 514 33.0 15.6 32.6
2005 511 35.0 14.6 34.6
2006 540 33.0 16.0 35
2007 577 34.5 16.7 34.8
2008 556 37.1 15.0 32.9
2009 601 36.5 16.3 27.5
2010 653 42.5 15.3 41.6
2011 665 48.9 13.5 41.7
2012 695 45.1 15.3 46.6
2013 688 55.0 12.5 45.8
2014 700 45.3 15.4 49.1
2015 654 40.0 16.3 45.3
2016 670 38.0 17.6 45.5
2017 729 35.1 20.7 47.1
2018 733 38.5 19.0 46.8
2019 688 39.0 17.6 47.1
2020 703 37.0 19.0 45.5
2021 697 36.5 19.0 42.3
2022 716 37.0 19.3 39.5
2023 734 37.0 19.8 53.7

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 Harvest School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 444 20.0 22.2 0
1989 438 20.0 21.9 n/a
1990 453 21.5 21.0 0
1991 454 24.0 18.9 n/a
1992 467 25.0 18.6 n/a
1993 497 26.0 19.1 n/a
1994 524 28.4 18.5 n/a
1995 521 27.9 18.7 n/a
1996 521 27.9 18.7 n/a
1997 547 28.3 19.3 24.7
1998 563 29.5 19.1 21.1
1999 571 32.5 17.6 20.1
2000 329 22.0 15.0 27.1
2001 352 21.0 16.8 33.2
2002 398 24.0 16.6 32.7
2003 398 24.0 16.6 32.7
2004 514 33.0 15.6 32.6
2005 511 35.0 14.6 34.6
2006 540 33.0 16.0 35
2007 577 34.5 16.7 34.8
2008 556 37.1 15.0 32.9
2009 601 36.5 16.3 27.5
2010 653 42.5 15.3 41.6
2011 665 48.9 13.5 41.7
2012 695 45.1 15.3 46.6
2013 688 55.0 12.5 45.8
2014 700 45.3 15.4 49.1
2015 654 40.0 16.3 45.3
2016 670 38.0 17.6 45.5
2017 729 35.1 20.7 47.1
2018 733 38.5 19.0 46.8
2019 688 39.0 17.6 47.1
2020 703 37.0 19.0 45.5
2021 697 36.5 19.0 42.3
2022 716 37.0 19.3 39.5
2023 734 37.0 19.8 53.7

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 Harvest School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,879 (19.0%) $7,971 (80.6%) $9,888

Data source: Alabama Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harvest School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 133rd of 681 Elementary schoolsRanks 341st of 680 Elementary schools
 30.6%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harvest School)73.741.3
 32.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Madison County)68.451.7
 16.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Alabama)57.543.6
 13.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harvest School)63.742.9
 20.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Madison County)61.647.4
 14.2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)47.334.9
 12.4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harvest School)49.627.3
 22.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Madison County)5542.6
 12.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Alabama)44.933.9
 10.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students688734
 6.7%
African American293327
 11.6%
American Indian155
 66.7%
Asian72
 71.4%
Hispanic5477
 42.6%
Pacific Islander03
White273249
 8.8%
Two or More Races4671
 54.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients47.1%53.7%
 6.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harvest School

Harvest School ranks 468th of 684 Alabama elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

In the 2022-23 school year, 734 students attended Harvest School.

Students at Harvest School are 45% African American, 34% White, 10% Hispanic, 10% Two or more races.

Students who attend Harvest School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Sparkman Middle School
High : Sparkman High School


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

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