Perry W Harrison Elementary

Summary:

Perry W Harrison Elementary is a public elementary school in Pittsboro, North Carolina, serving 227 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Chatham County Schools district, which is ranked 67 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Perry W Harrison Elementary stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, with higher proficiency rates in Mathematics, Reading, and Science compared to the district and state averages. For example, in 5th grade, 80.6% of students were proficient or better in Reading, compared to 58.1% for the district and 50.3% for the state. The school has also maintained a 4 or 5-star rating from SchoolDigger and ranks in the top 7.5% of North Carolina elementary schools. Additionally, the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.5 to 14 students per teacher over the past three years.

While Perry W Harrison Elementary has a higher percentage of White students (70.04%) compared to nearby schools, it still maintains a diverse student population. When compared to other schools in the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools district, such as Glenwood Elementary and Scroggs Elementary, Perry W Harrison Elementary generally outperforms them in academic proficiency. However, the school may need to focus on addressing the needs of its economically disadvantaged students to ensure equitable outcomes for all.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 2655 Hamlet Chapel Road
       Pittsboro, NC  27312


(919) 967-9925

District: Chatham County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
225th of 1,505 North Carolina Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,108 Help


Students who attend Perry W Harrison Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Margaret B. Pollard Middle
High:    Northwood High

Student/teacher ratio:  13.8 Help
Number of students:  240

Racial breakdown:

White:
72.9%
Hispanic:
10.4%
Two or more races:
7.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.8% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Perry W Harrison Elementary ranks better than 85% of elementary schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the Chatham County Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 81.1. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (72.9%), Hispanic (10.4%), two or more races (7.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Chatham County Schools District. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Perry W Harrison Elementary is 13.8. 6 elementary schools in the Chatham County Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Perry W Harrison Elementary is $9,108, which is the lowest among 10 elementary schools in the Chatham County Schools District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Perry W Harrison Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Perry W Harrison Elementary 225th of 1505 North Carolina public elementary schools. (See Perry W Harrison Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Chatham County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Chatham County Schools 67th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Perry W Harrison Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Perry W Harrison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 81.87 149th 1276 88.3%
2007 67.15 404th 1293 68.8%
2008 74.16 282nd 1324 78.7%
2009 73.94 319th 1354 76.4%
2010 72.97 333rd 1363 75.6%
2011 67.15 465th 1381 66.3%
2012 71.17 375th 1388 73.0%
2013 82.61 196th 1403 86.0%
2014 81.41 220th 1390 84.2%
2015 84.09 170th 1440 88.2%
2016 85.26 151st 1425 89.4%
2017 84.65 156th 1429 89.1%
2018 87.70 124th 1434 91.4%
2019 86.30 148th 1473 90.0%
2021 73.85 334th 1489 77.6%
2022 89.60 116th 1514 92.3%
2023 89.71 113th 1502 92.5%
2024 81.10 225th 1505 85.0%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Perry W Harrison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.87 25th 86 70.9%
2019 56.93 45th 103 56.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Perry W Harrison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 58.39 528th 1332 60.4%
2019 48.39 720th 1361 47.1%
2024 83.39 111th 1450 92.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Perry W Harrison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.03 74th 1405 94.7%
2019 87.92 96th 1424 93.3%
2021 73.23 310th 1440 78.5%
2022 92.22 64th 1458 95.6%
2023 90.15 93rd 1459 93.6%
2024 84.31 163rd 1455 88.8%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Perry W Harrison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 66.08 39th 612 93.6%
2021 38.98 392nd 494 20.6%
2023 68.21 65th 582 88.8%
2024 69.83 72nd 669 89.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Perry W Harrison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.81 179th 1413 87.3%
2019 82.24 185th 1430 87.1%
2021 69.96 388th 1444 73.1%
2022 83.00 188th 1464 87.2%
2023 86.51 133rd 1461 90.9%
2024 72.11 353rd 1464 75.9%
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Rank History for African American students at Perry W Harrison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 88.73 53rd 949 94.4%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Perry W Harrison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.18 332nd 851 61.0%
2019 69.89 194th 865 77.6%
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Rank History for White students at Perry W Harrison Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.71 118th 1178 90.0%
2019 80.97 174th 1183 85.3%
2021 65.32 375th 1172 68.0%
2022 83.72 142nd 1194 88.1%
2023 87.65 82nd 1183 93.1%
2024 70.80 317th 1166 72.8%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, 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: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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by a parent
Tuesday, November 21, 2017

Open Quote POOR leadership and terribly overcrowded. District is aware and chooses to turn a blind eye. Put your kids here if you want free babysitting otherwise avoid at all cost!! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Perry W Harrison Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1998 441 100 5 6 4 n/a n/a 0 556
1999 467 112 1 7 3 n/a n/a 0 590
2000 475 111 1 10 2 n/a n/a 0 599
2001 478 111 3 12 1 n/a n/a 0 605
2002 483 105 4 14 4 n/a n/a 0 610
2003 483 105 4 14 4 n/a n/a 0 610
2004 461 116 2 16 5 n/a n/a 0 600
2005 453 135 2 20 2 n/a n/a 0 612
2006 445 140 3 25 3 n/a n/a 0 616
2007 486 100 6 30 2 n/a n/a 40 664
2008 490 83 5 31 2 n/a n/a 46 657
2009 481 116 4 33 2 n/a n/a 0 636
2010 503 136 4 31 3 n/a n/a 0 677
2011 363 50 7 39 2 0 33 0 494
2012 398 49 8 48 2 0 32 0 537
2013 415 36 8 71 2 0 35 0 567
2014 405 36 9 72 1 0 47 0 570
2015 438 42 10 75 4 0 46 0 615
2016 494 46 14 79 5 0 45 0 683
2017 544 47 13 83 5 0 46 0 738
2018 563 53 15 87 3 2 52 0 775
2019 596 58 18 89 4 5 65 0 835
2020 634 53 23 100 4 6 55 0 875
2021 173 23 3 22 0 5 17 0 243
2022 155 17 4 28 0 4 17 0 225
2023 159 21 4 25 1 3 14 0 227
2024 175 15 5 25 1 2 17 0 240

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 Perry W Harrison Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 556 35.0 15.9 n/a
1999 590 35.0 16.9 16.3
2000 599 35.0 17.1 15.5
2001 605 35.0 17.3 15.2
2002 610 35.0 17.4 0
2003 610 35.0 17.4 0
2004 600 35.0 17.1 20.3
2005 612 35.0 17.5 21.6
2006 616 35.0 17.6 25.2
2007 664 n/a n/a 21
2008 657 46.0 14.3 20.9
2009 636 42.0 15.1 18.9
2010 677 40.4 16.7 23.9
2011 494 29.0 17.0 24.5
2012 537 28.8 18.6 22.9
2013 567 32.0 17.7 23.5
2014 570 33.3 17.1 26
2015 615 35.0 17.5 25.2
2016 683 38.0 17.9 23.1
2017 738 42.1 17.5 21.1
2018 775 44.5 17.4 19.4
2019 835 50.4 16.5 17.7
2020 875 54.0 16.1 16.5
2021 243 20.3 11.9 20.6
2022 225 19.5 11.5 17.8
2023 227 16.1 14.0 29.5
2024 240 17.3 13.8 28.8

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 Perry W Harrison Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1998 556 35.0 15.9 n/a
1999 590 35.0 16.9 16.3
2000 599 35.0 17.1 15.5
2001 605 35.0 17.3 15.2
2002 610 35.0 17.4 0
2003 610 35.0 17.4 0
2004 600 35.0 17.1 20.3
2005 612 35.0 17.5 21.6
2006 616 35.0 17.6 25.2
2007 664 n/a n/a 21
2008 657 46.0 14.3 20.9
2009 636 42.0 15.1 18.9
2010 677 40.4 16.7 23.9
2011 494 29.0 17.0 24.5
2012 537 28.8 18.6 22.9
2013 567 32.0 17.7 23.5
2014 570 33.3 17.1 26
2015 615 35.0 17.5 25.2
2016 683 38.0 17.9 23.1
2017 738 42.1 17.5 21.1
2018 775 44.5 17.4 19.4
2019 835 50.4 16.5 17.7
2020 875 54.0 16.1 16.5
2021 243 20.3 11.9 20.6
2022 225 19.5 11.5 17.8
2023 227 16.1 14.0 29.5
2024 240 17.3 13.8 28.8

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 Perry W Harrison Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $369 (4.1%) $8,739 (95.9%) $9,108

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Perry W Harrison 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 148th of 1473 Elementary schoolsRanks 113th of 1502 Elementary schools
 2.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Perry W Harrison Elementary)7375.6
 2.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Chatham County Schools)71.864.6
 7.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)64.361.1
 3.2%
3rd Grade Reading (Perry W Harrison Elementary)75.470.7
 4.7%
   3rd Grade Reading (Chatham County Schools)60.551.6
 8.9%
   3rd Grade Reading (North Carolina)56.848
 8.8%
4th Grade Mathematics (Perry W Harrison Elementary)79.678.8
 0.8%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Chatham County Schools)64.859.9
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
4th Grade Reading (Perry W Harrison Elementary)81.781.8
 0.1%
   4th Grade Reading (Chatham County Schools)65.260.5
 4.7%
   4th Grade Reading (North Carolina)57.355.3
 2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Perry W Harrison Elementary)76.778.6
 1.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Chatham County Schools)68.866.2
 2.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)60.255.9
 4.3%
5th Grade Reading (Perry W Harrison Elementary)7676.2
 0.2%
   5th Grade Reading (Chatham County Schools)59.557.9
 1.6%
   5th Grade Reading (North Carolina)54.648
 6.6%
5th Grade Science (Perry W Harrison Elementary)8783.3
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Chatham County Schools)76.272.1
 4.1%
   5th Grade Science (North Carolina)72.665.3
 7.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students835227
 72.8%
African American5821
 63.8%
American Indian41
 75%
Asian184
 77.8%
Hispanic8925
 71.9%
Pacific Islander53
 40%
White596159
 73.3%
Two or More Races6514
 78.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients17.7%29.5%
 11.8%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 240 students attended Perry W Harrison Elementary.

Perry W Harrison Elementary ranks 225th of 1505 North Carolina elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Students at Perry W Harrison Elementary are 73% White, 10% Hispanic, 7% Two or more races, 6% African American, 2% Asian.

Students who attend Perry W Harrison Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Margaret B. Pollard Middle
High : Northwood High


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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