Harrisburg Elementary

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Harrisburg Elementary ranks 378 th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Harrisburg Elementary is a public elementary school serving 276 students in grades PK-5 in Harrisburg, Missouri, which is part of the Harrisburg R-VIII school district. The school has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, indicating relatively stable performance compared to other Missouri elementary schools.

Harrisburg Elementary's performance is generally on par with or slightly below the nearby Hallsville Intermediate school, which is also a 3-star school. However, it lags behind the higher-performing Mary Paxton Keeley Elementary and Midway Heights Elementary in the Columbia 93 district, which are both 4-star schools. The school's relatively high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 13.4% to 17.6% in recent years, may be an area of concern and could be impacting student achievement.

Harrisburg Elementary's test scores are generally on par with or slightly below the state and district averages, with some bright spots, such as the school's 5th grade science proficiency rate of 52.5% being significantly higher than the state average of 40.8%. However, the school's performance for white students and low socioeconomic status students has been mixed, with white students ranking in the middle third of Missouri elementary schools, but low-income students ranking in the bottom third in 2017-2018. The school's spending per student has also been on the lower end compared to nearby districts, ranging from $8,904 to $10,220 in recent years.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

221 S Harris
Harrisburg, MO 65256-9542

(573) 875-0290

District: Harrisburg R-VIII

SchoolDigger Rank:
378^th of 906 Missouri Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,220

Students who attend Harrisburg Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Harrisburg Middle
High:	Harrisburg High

Student/teacher ratio: 12.9

Number of students: 291

Racial breakdown:

White:

91.1%

Two or more races:

4.8%

Hispanic:

3.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32.3%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harrisburg Elementary ranks better than 58.3% of elementary schools in Missouri. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.04. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (91.1%), two or more races (4.8%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrisburg Elementary is 12.9. (See more...)

Compare Harrisburg Elementary employs 22.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrisburg Elementary is $10,220.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harrisburg Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg Elementary 378^th of 906 Missouri public elementary schools. (See Harrisburg Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Harrisburg R-VIII:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrisburg R-VIII 190^th of 386 Missouri school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harrisburg Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Harrisburg Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2006	35.78	795^th	1074	26.0%
2007	35.08	818^th	1080	24.3%
2008	46.34	641^st	1084	40.9%
2009	34.86	779^th	1053	26.0%
2010	44.23	666^th	1066	37.5%
2011	54.39	526^th	1088	51.7%
2012	44.91	678^th	1085	37.5%
2013	48.31	627^th	1108	43.4%
2014	55.77	478^th	1089	56.1%
2015	55.08	488^th	1058	53.9%
2016	41.28	552^nd	865	36.2%
2017	30.55	781^st	1032	24.3%
2018	35.93	703^rd	1045	32.7%
2019	43.14	615^th	1052	41.5%
2021	62.69	337^th	901	62.6%
2022	58.04	378^th	908	58.4%
2023	41.53	548^th	898	39.0%
2024	57.04	378^th	906	58.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrisburg Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	35.88	639^th	887	28.0%

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Rank History for White students at Harrisburg Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	MO State Percentile
2018	25.45	729^th	898	18.8%
2019	30.28	683^rd	917	25.5%
2021	55.94	294^th	691	57.5%
2022	52.45	310^th	675	54.1%
2023	36.44	438^th	673	34.9%
2024	49.42	332^nd	668	50.3%

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Data source: test scores: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary 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.

Data source: Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

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Enrollment information for Harrisburg Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1991	0	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	240	240
1992	256	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	256
1993	269	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	269
1994	283	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	283
1995	298	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1996	298	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
1997	315	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	315
1998	312	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
1999	312	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	312
2000	306	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	306
2001	302	3	0	2	0	n/a	n/a	0	307
2002	292	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2003	292	6	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	298
2004	296	3	0	1	0	n/a	n/a	0	300
2005	302	3	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	305
2006	308	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	308
2007	303	0	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	303
2008	294	2	0	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	296
2009	307	3	1	0	0	n/a	n/a	0	311
2010	296	1	2	0	1	n/a	n/a	0	300
2011	303	3	1	3	2	0	0	0	312
2012	302	7	1	3	1	0	3	0	317
2013	318	7	1	2	0	0	3	0	331
2014	260	6	0	2	0	0	0	0	268
2015	274	5	1	3	0	0	0	0	283
2016	278	5	1	1	0	0	6	0	291
2017	236	7	1	5	0	0	2	0	251
2018	218	4	1	5	0	0	4	0	232
2019	292	5	1	5	0	0	3	0	306
2020	269	7	0	6	0	0	3	0	285
2021	248	5	2	14	0	0	10	0	279
2022	252	3	1	14	0	0	9	0	279
2023	249	2	0	13	0	0	12	0	276
2024	265	1	0	11	0	0	14	0	291

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 Harrisburg Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	240	15.4	15.5	n/a
1992	256	15.9	16.1	n/a
1993	269	15.6	17.2	23.8
1994	283	17.1	16.5	16.6
1995	298	18.6	16.0	26.2
1996	298	18.6	16.0	26.2
1997	315	19.8	15.9	10.8
1998	312	19.8	15.8	9.3
1999	312	20.8	15.0	20.5
2000	306	19.8	15.5	20.9
2001	307	20.3	15.1	27.4
2002	298	21.0	14.2	26.2
2003	298	21.0	14.2	26.2
2004	300	21.6	13.9	38.7
2005	305	22.6	13.5	36.4
2006	308	23.6	13.1	32.5
2007	303	22.6	13.4	31
2008	296	23.9	12.4	30.1
2009	311	23.4	13.3	39.2
2010	300	22.1	13.5	42.3
2011	312	20.8	14.9	40.4
2012	317	21.5	14.7	42.3
2013	331	22.3	14.8	39.6
2014	268	20.3	13.1	42.5
2015	283	21.0	13.4	43.8
2016	291	21.0	13.8	44.3
2017	251	19.6	12.7	46.6
2018	232	20.5	11.2	39.2
2019	306	20.5	14.9	37.9
2020	285	20.8	13.6	37.5
2021	279	20.7	13.4	34.8
2022	279	21.6	12.9	30.1
2023	276	21.4	12.8	34.8
2024	291	22.5	12.9	32.3

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 Harrisburg Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1991	240	15.4	15.5	n/a
1992	256	15.9	16.1	n/a
1993	269	15.6	17.2	23.8
1994	283	17.1	16.5	16.6
1995	298	18.6	16.0	26.2
1996	298	18.6	16.0	26.2
1997	315	19.8	15.9	10.8
1998	312	19.8	15.8	9.3
1999	312	20.8	15.0	20.5
2000	306	19.8	15.5	20.9
2001	307	20.3	15.1	27.4
2002	298	21.0	14.2	26.2
2003	298	21.0	14.2	26.2
2004	300	21.6	13.9	38.7
2005	305	22.6	13.5	36.4
2006	308	23.6	13.1	32.5
2007	303	22.6	13.4	31
2008	296	23.9	12.4	30.1
2009	311	23.4	13.3	39.2
2010	300	22.1	13.5	42.3
2011	312	20.8	14.9	40.4
2012	317	21.5	14.7	42.3
2013	331	22.3	14.8	39.6
2014	268	20.3	13.1	42.5
2015	283	21.0	13.4	43.8
2016	291	21.0	13.8	44.3
2017	251	19.6	12.7	46.6
2018	232	20.5	11.2	39.2
2019	306	20.5	14.9	37.9
2020	285	20.8	13.6	37.5
2021	279	20.7	13.4	34.8
2022	279	21.6	12.9	30.1
2023	276	21.4	12.8	34.8
2024	291	22.5	12.9	32.3

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.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harrisburg Elementary

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$613 (6.2%)	$9,336 (93.8%)	$9,949
2020	$1,144 (11.8%)	$8,521 (88.2%)	$9,665
2021	$444 (5.0%)	$8,460 (95.0%)	$8,904
2022	$415 (4.1%)	$9,805 (95.9%)	$10,220

Data source: Missouri Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrisburg Elementary

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 615^th of 1052 Elementary schools	Ranks 548^th of 898 Elementary schools	2.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg Elementary)	38.5	26	12.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg R-VIII)	38.5	26	12.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46	41.1	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg Elementary)	48.7	30.4	18.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg R-VIII)	48.7	30.4	18.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	48.7	42.4	6.3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg Elementary)	45.9	55	9.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg R-VIII)	45.9	55	9.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	46.8	43.8	3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg Elementary)	25	42.9	17.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harrisburg R-VIII)	25	42.9	17.9%
5th Grade Mathematics (Missouri)	40.3	39.1	1.2%
5th Grade Science (Harrisburg Elementary)	38.4	25.7	12.7%
5th Grade Science (Harrisburg R-VIII)	38.4	25.7	12.7%
5th Grade Science (Missouri)	42.5	40.9	1.6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg Elementary)	46.1	37.2	8.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrisburg R-VIII)	46.1	37.2	8.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Missouri)	47.1	44	3.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	306	276	9.8%
African American	5	2	60%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	0	100%
Hispanic	5	13	160%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	292	249	14.7%
Two or More Races	3	12	300%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	37.9%	34.8%	3.1%

Schools Near Harrisburg Elementary

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MAP Mathematics (2024)			MAP Science (2024)	MAP English Language Arts (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
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 (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MAP Mathematics 3rd Grade	MAP Mathematics 4th Grade	MAP Mathematics 5th Grade	MAP Science 5th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	MAP English Language Arts 4th Grade	MAP English Language Arts 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harrisburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	221 S Harris	Harrisburg	65256	Boone County	Harrisburg R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 875-0290	291	23	12.9	32.3%	265 (91.1%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (4.8%)	57	378^th of 906 public elementary schools	58.3%		41.5	548^th of 898 public elementary schools	39.0%	170	39.5	44.0	45.0	52.5	43.7	40.0		$10,220	$415	$9,805
Midway Heights Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	8130 W Hwy 40	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3540	241	16	15.3	28.2%	197 (81.7%)	7 (2.9%)	8 (3.3%)	5 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	24 (10.0%)	72.2	232^nd of 906 public elementary schools	74.4%		76.9	166^th of 898 public elementary schools	81.5%	66		52.2		61.7	48.8	52.1		$12,467	$469	$11,998
Sturgeon Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	210 W Patton St	Sturgeon	65284	Boone County	Sturgeon R-V	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 687-3519	224	18	12.1	42.4%	208 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	14 (6.3%)	14.9	784^th of 906 public elementary schools	13.5%					(n/a)		29.5	11.6	11.6	14.8		27.0	$9,561	$1,322	$8,238
Higbee Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	101 Evans St	Higbee	65257	Randolph County	Higbee R-VIII	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 456-7206	111	10	11.1	49.5%	100 (90.1%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (7.2%)	10.4	827^th of 906 public elementary schools	8.7%					(n/a)	16.8		10.6	10.7	20.9			$13,632	$3,802	$9,830
Hallsville Primary	Public	PK, KG-2	6401 Hwy 124 E	Hallsville	65255	Boone County	Hallsville R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 696-5512	403	26	15.2	35.0%	345 (85.6%)	13 (3.2%)	10 (2.5%)	17 (4.2%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (4.2%)								(n/a)								$9,118	$674	$8,444
Laurence J. Daly Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	702 Lucky St	Fayette	65248	Howard County	Fayette R-III	No	No	No	Yes	(660) 248-3800	320	27	11.7	48.8%	281 (87.8%)	11 (3.4%)	7 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (6.3%)	37.8	579^th of 906 public elementary schools	36.1%		42.6	538^th of 898 public elementary schools	40.1%	41	42.5	26.0	26.6	20.1	48.1		28.8	$8,883	$3,812	$5,071
Hallsville Intermediate	Public	3-5	411 Hwy 124 E	Hallsville	65255	Boone County	Hallsville R-IV	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 696-5512	349	25	13.9	29.8%	293 (84.0%)	11 (3.2%)	12 (3.4%)	14 (4.0%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	17 (4.9%)	58.6	361^st of 906 public elementary schools	60.2%		57.3	381^st of 898 public elementary schools	57.6%	20	43.6	48.1	44.7	42.0	47.5	42.1	42.0	$8,676	$553	$8,123
Alpha Hart Lewis	Public	PK, KG-5	5801 Arbor Pointe Pkwy	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3200	466	38	12.2	99.4%	208 (44.6%)	109 (23.4%)	49 (10.5%)	24 (5.2%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	74 (15.9%)	22.2	710^th of 906 public elementary schools	21.6%		12.9	797^th of 898 public elementary schools	11.2%	87	33.7	23.7	11.8	16.7	31.0	27.7	28.4	$11,726	$516	$11,210
Derby Ridge Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	4000 Derby Ridge Rd	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	Yes	(573) 214-3270	360	35	10.3	70.6%	104 (28.9%)	152 (42.2%)	34 (9.4%)	22 (6.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	47 (13.1%)	11.5	817^th of 906 public elementary schools	9.8%		10.3	816^th of 898 public elementary schools	9.1%	1	5.6	16.4	12.2	15.6	18.3	16.2	27.2	$14,822	$759	$14,063
Center For Early Lrning-North	Public	PK	2201 E. Smiley Lane	Columbia	65202	Boone County	Columbia 93	No	No	No	No	(573) 214-3400	427	60	7.0	40.3%	182 (42.6%)	113 (26.5%)	55 (12.9%)	30 (7.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	45 (10.5%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Harrisburg Elementary

What district is Harrisburg Elementary in?

Harrisburg R-VIII

Is Harrisburg Elementary a good school?

Harrisburg Elementary ranks 378^th of 906 Missouri elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Harrisburg Elementary?

In the 2023-24 school year, 291 students attended Harrisburg Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Harrisburg Elementary?

Students at Harrisburg Elementary are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Harrisburg Elementary attend?

Students who attend Harrisburg Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harrisburg Middle
High : Harrisburg High

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