South Harrison Elementary School

Summary:

South Harrison Elementary School is a public elementary school serving 333 students in grades PK-6 in Harrisonville, New Jersey, which is part of the Harrison Township School District. This school stands out for its consistently strong academic performance, low chronic absenteeism rates, and student population that differs significantly from nearby schools.

Compared to surrounding schools, South Harrison Elementary has a much higher percentage of white students (84.98%) and lower rates of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (14.41%). The school also outperforms the state average on NJSLA tests, with 61.7% of 6th graders proficient or better in English Language Arts, versus the state average of 49%. Additionally, South Harrison Elementary has relatively low chronic absenteeism, ranging from 2.3% to 7.2% over the past few years, which is lower than the higher rates seen at nearby schools.

While South Harrison Elementary's overall performance is strong, with the school maintaining a consistent 3-star rating from SchoolDigger, there are some differences in the rankings of specific student subgroups. For example, the school's ranking for male students is lower than for female students. Additionally, the 5th-grade math scores, with only 18.4% proficient or better, suggest a potential area for improvement. Overall, South Harrison Elementary appears to be a high-performing school serving a more affluent and homogeneous student population compared to its neighbors in the Harrison Township School District.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 904 Mullica Hill Rd
       Harrisonville, NJ  08039-0112


(856) 769-0855

District: South Harrison Township School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
639th of 1,342 New Jersey Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,098 Help


Students who attend South Harrison Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kingsway Regional Middle School
High:    Kingsway Regional High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  333

Racial breakdown:

White:
85.0%
African American:
4.8%
Hispanic:
4.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  14.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details South Harrison Elementary School ranks better than 52.4% of elementary schools in New Jersey. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 52.29. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (85%), African American (4.8%), Hispanic (4.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 14.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at South Harrison Elementary School is 13.3. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at South Harrison Elementary School is $11,098.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

South Harrison Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks South Harrison Elementary School 639th of 1342 New Jersey public elementary schools. (See South Harrison Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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South Harrison Township School District:

SchoolDigger ranks South Harrison Township School District 339th of 615 New Jersey school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for South Harrison Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at South Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 50.26 715th 1204 40.6%
2004 72.68 380th 1298 70.7%
2005 70.22 456th 1303 65.0%
2006 61.38 680th 1314 48.2%
2007 62.81 655th 1329 50.7%
2008 50.42 832nd 1338 37.8%
2009 56.52 716th 1346 46.8%
2010 69.32 464th 1354 65.7%
2011 76.27 327th 1360 76.0%
2012 68.97 518th 1363 62.0%
2013 63.50 619th 1367 54.7%
2014 62.92 606th 1363 55.5%
2015 69.55 435th 1357 67.9%
2016 63.91 523rd 1346 61.1%
2017 64.23 541st 1352 60.0%
2018 60.87 567th 1353 58.1%
2019 60.09 587th 1360 56.8%
2021 48.93 610th 1317 53.7%
2022 53.58 630th 1345 53.2%
2023 52.29 639th 1342 52.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at South Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 84.35 123rd 1001 87.7%
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Rank History for Female students at South Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.26 533rd 1333 60.0%
2019 66.70 487th 1331 63.4%
2021 51.08 575th 1290 55.4%
2022 57.77 564th 1326 57.5%
2023 55.46 567th 1318 57.0%
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Rank History for Male students at South Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.35 579th 1334 56.6%
2019 49.42 696th 1335 47.9%
2021 45.89 632nd 1297 51.3%
2022 47.21 680th 1324 48.6%
2023 47.59 677th 1315 48.5%
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Rank History for White students at South Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NJ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 46.66 568th 1022 44.4%
2019 44.51 587th 1023 42.6%
2021 30.16 734th 964 23.9%
2022 37.05 641st 976 34.3%
2023 35.70 656th 975 32.7%
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Data source: test scores: New Jersey 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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by a parent
Saturday, June 24, 2017

Open Quote This is my children's first year attending South Harrison and the staff and parents are so close, it's amazing to see your children grow in every aspect with a whole community! I have never been in a district that welcomes and knows every students name, including parents within less than a year! And not for bad reasons lol. The principal even knows every student by name. This school teaches so much more than academics and I am so pleased with everyone in the district! Close Quote



Enrollment information for South Harrison Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 173 14 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 190
1989 160 17 0 2 0 n/a n/a 0 179
1990 165 17 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1991 176 15 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
1992 182 13 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 196
1993 188 12 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 202
1994 195 7 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 207
1995 198 6 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1996 198 6 0 8 0 n/a n/a 0 212
1998 229 9 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 242
1999 214 10 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2000 213 9 0 6 0 n/a n/a 0 228
2001 198 25 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 232
2002 223 10 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2003 223 10 1 11 0 n/a n/a 0 245
2004 232 12 1 10 0 n/a n/a 0 255
2005 251 15 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 275
2006 260 16 2 9 1 n/a n/a 0 288
2007 277 20 5 10 0 n/a n/a 0 312
2008 289 18 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 324
2009 304 17 5 9 0 0 2 0 337
2010 323 23 5 6 0 0 3 0 360
2011 334 16 6 4 0 0 8 0 368
2012 329 16 6 6 0 0 9 0 366
2013 313 11 4 9 0 0 10 0 347
2014 323 13 3 17 0 0 14 0 370
2015 309 18 7 27 0 0 10 0 371
2016 326 15 4 26 0 2 12 0 385
2017 324 15 4 29 0 2 10 0 384
2018 312 8 3 29 0 2 11 0 365
2019 307 9 5 23 0 0 13 0 357
2020 291 9 5 22 0 0 3 0 330
2021 277 6 6 13 0 0 13 0 315
2022 284 10 9 12 0 0 9 0 324
2023 283 16 11 14 0 0 9 0 333

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 South Harrison Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 190 12.0 15.8 n/a
1989 179 14.0 12.7 n/a
1990 182 14.0 13.0 1.6
1991 191 14.0 13.6 3.1
1992 196 15.0 13.0 4.1
1993 202 18.8 10.7 6.4
1994 207 18.4 11.3 9.2
1995 212 18.8 11.3 7.1
1996 212 18.8 11.3 7.1
1998 242 18.8 12.9 10.7
1999 228 20.0 11.4 10.5
2000 228 19.4 11.8 14.9
2001 232 20.4 11.4 15.1
2002 245 20.8 11.8 7.8
2003 245 20.8 11.8 7.8
2004 255 20.9 12.2 8.2
2005 275 20.5 13.4 n/a
2006 288 22.9 12.6 6.6
2007 312 23.1 13.5 7.4
2008 324 22.0 14.7 7.1
2009 337 27.4 9.2 7.7
2010 360 28.0 12.8 3.9
2011 368 24.6 14.9 7.1
2012 366 24.6 14.8 8.2
2013 347 27.2 12.7 6.6
2014 370 28.7 12.8 8.9
2015 371 29.0 12.7 7
2016 385 30.0 12.8 10.6
2017 384 34.2 11.2 13
2018 365 30.2 12.0 12.9
2019 357 31.0 11.5 14.6
2020 330 29.0 11.3 13
2021 315 32.0 9.8 13.3
2022 324 26.6 12.1 8.6
2023 333 25.0 13.3 14.4

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 South Harrison Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 190 12.0 15.8 n/a
1989 179 14.0 12.7 n/a
1990 182 14.0 13.0 1.6
1991 191 14.0 13.6 3.1
1992 196 15.0 13.0 4.1
1993 202 18.8 10.7 6.4
1994 207 18.4 11.3 9.2
1995 212 18.8 11.3 7.1
1996 212 18.8 11.3 7.1
1998 242 18.8 12.9 10.7
1999 228 20.0 11.4 10.5
2000 228 19.4 11.8 14.9
2001 232 20.4 11.4 15.1
2002 245 20.8 11.8 7.8
2003 245 20.8 11.8 7.8
2004 255 20.9 12.2 8.2
2005 275 20.5 13.4 n/a
2006 288 22.9 12.6 6.6
2007 312 23.1 13.5 7.4
2008 324 22.0 14.7 7.1
2009 337 27.4 9.2 7.7
2010 360 28.0 12.8 3.9
2011 368 24.6 14.9 7.1
2012 366 24.6 14.8 8.2
2013 347 27.2 12.7 6.6
2014 370 28.7 12.8 8.9
2015 371 29.0 12.7 7
2016 385 30.0 12.8 10.6
2017 384 34.2 11.2 13
2018 365 30.2 12.0 12.9
2019 357 31.0 11.5 14.6
2020 330 29.0 11.3 13
2021 315 32.0 9.8 13.3
2022 324 26.6 12.1 8.6
2023 333 25.0 13.3 14.4

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 South Harrison Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $381 (3.4%) $10,717 (96.6%) $11,098

Data source: New Jersey Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on South Harrison Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 587th of 1360 Elementary schoolsRanks 639th of 1342 Elementary schools
 4.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Elementary School)6048.5
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Township School District)6048.5
 11.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)50.242
 8.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (South Harrison Elementary School)5048.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (South Harrison Township School District)5048.5
 1.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)55.145.9
 9.2%
4th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Elementary School)5656.9
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Township School District)5656.9
 0.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.451.3
 6.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (South Harrison Elementary School)68.649
 19.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (South Harrison Township School District)68.649
 19.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)5144.3
 6.7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Elementary School)51.142.1
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Township School District)51.142.1
 9%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)57.953.2
 4.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (South Harrison Elementary School)51.118.4
 32.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (South Harrison Township School District)51.118.4
 32.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)46.840.1
 6.7%
6th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Elementary School)69.461.7
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (South Harrison Township School District)69.461.7
 7.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (New Jersey)56.149
 7.1%
6th Grade Mathematics (South Harrison Elementary School)53.140.4
 12.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (South Harrison Township School District)53.140.4
 12.7%
   6th Grade Mathematics (New Jersey)40.634.3
 6.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students357333
 6.7%
African American916
 77.8%
American Indian00
Asian511
 120%
Hispanic2314
 39.1%
Pacific Islander00
White307283
 7.8%
Two or More Races139
 30.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients14.6%14.4%
 0.2%


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South Harrison Elementary School ranks 639th of 1342 New Jersey elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend South Harrison Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kingsway Regional Middle School
High : Kingsway Regional High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 333 students attended South Harrison Elementary School.

Students at South Harrison Elementary School are 85% White, 5% African American, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 3% Two or more races.


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

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