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Harris Hill Elementary School

Summary:

Harris Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Penfield, New York, serving 427 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Penfield Central School District, which is ranked 102 out of 866 school districts in New York and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harris Hill Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in New York, with students consistently outperforming the state and district averages in English Language Arts (ELA), Math, and Science. For example, in 2022-2023, 81.36% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 70.1% for the district and 45.09% for the state. The school's 5th-grade students also excelled in Math, with 90% proficient or better, compared to 88.14% for the district and 49.69% for the state. Harris Hill's performance on the 4th-grade Science assessment is also noteworthy, with 93.44% of students proficient or better in 2021-2022, compared to 92.15% for the district and 79.97% for the state.

While Harris Hill Elementary's academic performance is impressive, the school's demographic makeup differs significantly from nearby schools like Cobbles Elementary and Scribner Road Elementary. Harris Hill has a higher percentage of white students (84.54%) and a lower percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch (15.69%) compared to the surrounding schools. Additionally, Harris Hill spends significantly more per student ($14,479) and has a lower student-teacher ratio (11.7) than the nearby schools. These factors may contribute to the school's academic success, but they also raise questions about equity and access to high-quality education for students from diverse backgrounds and socioeconomic statuses.


Detail:

Public K-5

 2126 Penfield Rd
       Penfield, NY  14526-1736

(585) 249-6600

District: Penfield Central School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
181st of 2,439 New York Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,479 Help


Students who attend Harris Hill Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Bay Trail Middle School
High:    Penfield Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio:  11.7 Help
Number of students:  427

Racial breakdown:

White:
84.5%
Asian:
5.2%
Hispanic:
5.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  15.7% Help


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Compare Details Harris Hill Elementary School ranks better than 92.6% of elementary schools in New York. It also ranks first among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Penfield Central School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.72. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Harris Hill Elementary School has the smallest elementary school student body size in the Penfield Central School District. Racial makeup is: White (84.5%), Asian (5.2%), Hispanic (5.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 15.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the Penfield Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harris Hill Elementary School is 11.7, which is the 2nd best among 4 elementary schools in the Penfield Central School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harris Hill Elementary School is $14,479, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Penfield Central School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Harris Hill Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harris Hill Elementary School 181st of 2439 New York public elementary schools. (See Harris Hill Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Penfield Central School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Penfield Central School District 102nd of 866 New York school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harris Hill Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Harris Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 76.75 456th 2206 79.3%
2007 82.61 224th 2219 89.9%
2008 81.98 228th 2227 89.8%
2009 80.75 236th 2257 89.5%
2010 85.74 166th 2263 92.7%
2011 90.64 72nd 2286 96.9%
2012 90.52 71st 2320 96.9%
2013 91.17 124th 2325 94.7%
2014 90.49 132nd 2345 94.4%
2015 87.77 205th 2352 91.3%
2016 89.57 145th 2366 93.9%
2017 81.53 363rd 2386 84.8%
2018 84.04 289th 2395 87.9%
2019 85.22 303rd 2413 87.4%
2021 91.73 81st 2201 96.3%
2022 92.58 133rd 2434 94.5%
2023 91.72 181st 2439 92.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harris Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 40.26 1062nd 1941 45.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harris Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.71 362nd 2045 82.3%
2019 85.46 211th 2032 89.6%
2021 77.56 239th 1678 85.8%
2022 83.60 220th 2099 89.5%
2023 59.22 688th 2041 66.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Harris Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 82.17 312th 2338 86.7%
2019 82.64 346th 2357 85.3%
2021 86.80 144th 1955 92.6%
2022 90.28 153rd 2401 93.6%
2023 91.52 166th 2403 93.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Harris Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 83.72 269th 2340 88.5%
2019 84.92 277th 2358 88.3%
2021 93.33 25th 1961 98.7%
2022 92.99 93rd 2400 96.1%
2023 89.26 203rd 2400 91.5%
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Rank History for White students at Harris Hill Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NY State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 75.08 288th 1408 79.5%
2019 75.06 319th 1338 76.2%
2021 89.11 40th 1224 96.7%
2022 85.37 119th 1399 91.5%
2023 84.42 156th 1337 88.3%
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Data source: test scores: NY State Education Department, 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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Enrollment information for Harris Hill Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 524 29 23 6 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1990 551 19 28 7 1 n/a n/a 0 606
1991 589 23 31 6 0 n/a n/a 0 649
1992 513 23 24 5 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1993 541 25 30 5 0 n/a n/a 0 601
1994 555 29 30 5 2 n/a n/a 0 621
1995 578 20 27 3 1 n/a n/a 0 629
1996 578 20 27 3 1 n/a n/a 0 629
1997 553 27 32 5 5 n/a n/a 0 622
1998 578 17 32 5 4 n/a n/a 0 636
1999 562 13 31 3 1 n/a n/a 0 610
2000 561 14 29 6 1 n/a n/a 0 611
2001 535 15 33 8 4 n/a n/a 0 595
2002 518 12 22 10 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2003 518 12 22 10 0 n/a n/a 0 562
2004 477 15 21 11 0 n/a n/a 0 524
2005 467 12 21 14 2 n/a n/a 0 516
2006 472 12 22 13 2 n/a n/a 0 521
2007 460 15 24 14 1 n/a n/a 0 514
2008 453 13 27 12 1 n/a n/a 0 506
2009 447 12 25 13 0 n/a n/a 5 502
2010 449 9 27 13 0 n/a n/a 12 510
2011 443 10 23 17 0 0 14 0 507
2012 411 12 14 21 0 0 17 0 475
2013 414 9 12 19 0 0 24 0 478
2014 413 7 10 18 0 0 21 0 469
2015 407 7 13 18 0 0 21 0 466
2016 411 13 15 16 0 0 19 0 474
2017 398 15 15 19 0 0 19 0 466
2018 403 14 17 18 0 1 18 0 471
2019 397 9 17 13 0 1 16 0 453
2020 374 13 17 14 0 1 17 0 436
2021 355 11 16 14 0 1 17 0 414
2022 342 7 20 20 0 1 18 0 408
2023 361 8 22 22 0 1 13 0 427

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 Harris Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 582 38.2 15.2 n/a
1990 606 39.4 15.3 n/a
1991 649 44.8 14.4 n/a
1992 565 36.7 15.3 n/a
1993 601 37.6 16.0 n/a
1994 621 37.5 16.6 5
1995 629 37.7 16.7 5.1
1996 629 37.7 16.7 5.1
1997 622 40.9 15.2 4.7
1998 636 43.2 14.7 5.7
1999 610 41.0 14.9 2.5
2000 611 41.3 14.8 3.6
2001 595 42.5 14.0 3.9
2002 562 40.7 13.8 2.8
2003 562 40.7 13.8 2.8
2004 524 n/a n/a n/a
2005 516 41.3 12.5 6
2006 521 41.0 12.7 4
2007 514 41.5 12.4 4.5
2008 506 40.5 12.5 2.2
2009 502 40.0 12.6 5
2010 510 39.0 13.0 5.8
2011 507 45.1 11.2 5.3
2012 475 43.4 10.9 5.1
2013 478 43.4 11.0 4.6
2014 469 47.0 9.9 5.8
2015 466 43.0 10.8 10.3
2016 474 40.0 11.8 13.7
2017 466 41.9 11.1 16.7
2018 471 42.0 11.2 17.4
2019 453 42.0 10.7 15.5
2020 436 39.7 10.9 14.7
2021 414 39.9 10.3 14.3
2022 408 36.4 11.1 15.7
2023 427 36.3 11.7 15.7

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 Harris Hill Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 582 38.2 15.2 n/a
1990 606 39.4 15.3 n/a
1991 649 44.8 14.4 n/a
1992 565 36.7 15.3 n/a
1993 601 37.6 16.0 n/a
1994 621 37.5 16.6 5
1995 629 37.7 16.7 5.1
1996 629 37.7 16.7 5.1
1997 622 40.9 15.2 4.7
1998 636 43.2 14.7 5.7
1999 610 41.0 14.9 2.5
2000 611 41.3 14.8 3.6
2001 595 42.5 14.0 3.9
2002 562 40.7 13.8 2.8
2003 562 40.7 13.8 2.8
2004 524 n/a n/a n/a
2005 516 41.3 12.5 6
2006 521 41.0 12.7 4
2007 514 41.5 12.4 4.5
2008 506 40.5 12.5 2.2
2009 502 40.0 12.6 5
2010 510 39.0 13.0 5.8
2011 507 45.1 11.2 5.3
2012 475 43.4 10.9 5.1
2013 478 43.4 11.0 4.6
2014 469 47.0 9.9 5.8
2015 466 43.0 10.8 10.3
2016 474 40.0 11.8 13.7
2017 466 41.9 11.1 16.7
2018 471 42.0 11.2 17.4
2019 453 42.0 10.7 15.5
2020 436 39.7 10.9 14.7
2021 414 39.9 10.3 14.3
2022 408 36.4 11.1 15.7
2023 427 36.3 11.7 15.7

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.

Immunization Rates

Harris Hill Elementary School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPolioMeaslesMumpsRubellaDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricella
201399.6%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201499.4%0.2%0.0%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.8%99.4%99.8%
2015100.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201699.6%0.4%0.0%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%99.6%
201798.9%1.1%0.0%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%98.9%99.4%98.9%
201898.3%1.5%0.2%98.7%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.7%98.9%98.3%
201998.2%0.0%0.0%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.5%98.7%98.2%
202099.1%0.0%99.3%100.0%100.0%100.0%99.3%99.3%99.8%

Data source: New York State Department of Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harris Hill Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $489 (3.5%) $13,578 (96.5%) $14,067
2020 $446 (3.4%) $12,646 (96.6%) $13,092
2021 $398 (2.9%) $13,483 (97.1%) $13,881
2022 $387 (2.6%) $14,548 (97.4%) $14,935
2023 $2,242 (15.5%) $12,237 (84.5%) $14,479

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harris Hill Elementary 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 303rd of 2413 Elementary schoolsRanks 181st of 2439 Elementary schools
 5.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harris Hill Elementary School)7368.1
 4.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Penfield Central School District)7456.7
 17.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (New York)5244.9
 7.1%
3rd Grade Math (Harris Hill Elementary School)7585.7
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Penfield Central School District)7872.1
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Math (New York)5453.7
 0.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harris Hill Elementary School)6370
 7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Penfield Central School District)6572.6
 7.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (New York)4848.8
 0.8%
4th Grade Math (Harris Hill Elementary School)7085.3
 15.3%
   4th Grade Math (Penfield Central School District)7285.8
 13.8%
   4th Grade Math (New York)5053.9
 3.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harris Hill Elementary School)6081.4
 21.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Penfield Central School District)6170.1
 9.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (New York)3845.1
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Harris Hill Elementary School)8690
 4%
   5th Grade Math (Penfield Central School District)8388.1
 5.1%
   5th Grade Math (New York)4649.7
 3.7%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students453427
 5.7%
African American98
 11.1%
American Indian00
Asian1722
 29.4%
Hispanic1322
 69.2%
Pacific Islander11
White397361
 9.1%
Two or More Races1613
 18.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients15.5%15.7%
 0.2%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harris Hill Elementary School

Students who attend Harris Hill Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Bay Trail Middle School
High : Penfield Senior High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 427 students attended Harris Hill Elementary School.

Yes. Harris Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 7.4% of New York elementary schools.

Students at Harris Hill Elementary School are 85% White, 5% Asian, 5% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races, 2% African American.


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