Is Harrison Central Elementary School a good school?

Harrison Central Elementary School ranks 950 th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Harrison Central Elementary School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 779 students attended Harrison Central Elementary School.

What is the racial makeup of Harrison Central Elementary School?

Students at Harrison Central Elementary School are 91% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% African American.

What schools do graduates of Harrison Central Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Harrison Central Elementary School usually go on to attend: High : Harrison Central Junior/Senior High School

Harrison Central Elementary School

Summary:

Harrison Central Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Cadiz, Ohio, serving 807 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Harrison Hills City School District, which is ranked 545 out of 839 districts in the state.

The school faces several challenges, including a significant increase in chronic absenteeism rates, from 6.0% in 2019-2020 to 22.5% in 2023-2024, which is notably higher than the state average and the rates of nearby schools like Bellaire Elementary (28.9%), Anna Marie Ayers Elementary (27.0%), and Buckeye West Elementary (35.0%). Academically, the school's proficiency rates on Ohio State Tests are generally lower than the state averages, particularly in Mathematics, though its performance in English Language Arts is more competitive.

When compared to nearby schools, Harrison Central Elementary's academic performance is mixed, outperforming some schools in certain subject areas but lagging behind higher-performing schools like St. Clairsville Elementary and John E. Gregg Elementary. The school's performance gaps for specific student groups, such as White students, Special Education students, and Low Socio-Economic Status students, suggest the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure equitable outcomes for all students.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

100 Huskies Way
Cadiz, OH 43907-8707

(740) 942-7550

District: Harrison Hills City

SchoolDigger Rank:
950^th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $13,810

Students who attend Harrison Central Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Harrison Central Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 19.0

Number of students: 779

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Two or more races:

5.4%

African American:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 52.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harrison Central Elementary School ranks worse than 60.2% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 47.77. (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 (90.8%), two or more races (5.4%), African American (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 52.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrison Central Elementary School is 19. (See more...)

Compare Harrison Central Elementary School employs 41 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrison Central Elementary School is $13,810.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harrison Central Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison Central Elementary School 950^th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Harrison Central Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

White students:

Harrison Hills City:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison Hills City 545^th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Harrison Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2012	44.26	1192^nd	1709	30.3%
2013	37.88	1253^rd	1701	26.3%
2014	48.58	1106^th	1687	34.4%
2015	42.94	1120^th	1684	33.5%
2016	56.45	914^th	1678	45.5%
2017	73.63	473^rd	1651	71.4%
2018	72.89	512^th	1636	68.7%
2019	67.40	660^th	1676	60.6%
2021	48.24	945^th	1610	41.3%
2022	46.28	970^th	1588	38.9%
2023	44.46	994^th	1596	37.7%
2024	47.77	950^th	1577	39.8%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Harrison Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	51.35	344^th	856	59.8%
2024	56.13	303^rd	900	66.3%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrison Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	76.86	247^th	1465	83.1%
2019	66.89	461^st	1465	68.5%
2021	44.64	792^nd	1404	43.6%
2022	36.52	957^th	1419	32.6%
2023	31.40	1052^nd	1447	27.3%
2024	41.07	970^th	1484	34.6%

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Rank History for Female students at Harrison Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	73.72	420^th	1518	72.3%
2019	69.25	531^st	1502	64.6%
2021	40.75	922^nd	1467	37.2%
2022	38.98	990^th	1488	33.5%
2023	38.93	974^th	1483	34.3%
2024	46.71	897^th	1466	38.8%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Harrison Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	95.72	18^th	1021	98.2%
2019	93.85	34^th	956	96.4%
2021	63.33	192^nd	765	74.9%
2022	34.14	542^nd	824	34.2%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harrison Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	59.06	46^th	108	57.4%
2024	51.04	42^nd	78	46.2%

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Rank History for Male students at Harrison Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	67.81	559^th	1536	63.6%
2019	63.56	692^nd	1535	54.9%
2021	44.69	905^th	1499	39.6%
2022	45.67	923^rd	1518	39.2%
2023	43.21	968^th	1498	35.4%
2024	43.65	936^th	1485	37.0%

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Rank History for White students at Harrison Central Elementary School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	OH State Percentile
2018	62.32	542^nd	1309	58.6%
2019	57.36	640^th	1271	49.6%
2021	29.79	966^th	1249	22.7%
2022	24.87	1023^rd	1242	17.6%
2023	23.74	1015^th	1215	16.5%
2024	27.81	964^th	1190	19.0%

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Data source: test scores: Ohio 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.

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harrison Central Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2011	522	10	1	3	0	26	562
2012	526	10	1	4	0	19	560
2013	525	9	2	6	0	19	561
2014	534	8	2	8	1	19	572
2015	517	9	0	11	1	25	563
2016	510	13	2	10	1	25	561
2017	493	17	2	3	1	25	541
2018	501	12	3	4	1	27	548
2019	501	12	5	1	1	32	552
2020	798	16	5	4	2	44	869
2021	733	19	4	5	3	45	809
2022	726	20	5	7	0	47	805
2023	730	18	7	6	0	46	807
2024	707	20	5	4	1	42	779

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 Harrison Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	562	30.5	18.4	52.5
2012	560	27.0	20.7	58.9
2013	561	25.3	22.1	59.9
2014	572	29.0	19.6	53.8
2015	563	n/a	n/a	48.8
2016	561	26.0	21.5	52.8
2017	541	26.8	20.1	58
2018	548	26.8	20.4	53.1
2019	552	25.8	21.3	58.7
2020	869	42.0	20.6	60.3
2021	809	43.0	18.8	n/a
2022	805	43.0	18.7	n/a
2023	807	43.0	18.7	50.7
2024	779	41.0	19.0	52.9

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 Harrison Central Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2011	562	30.5	18.4	52.5
2012	560	27.0	20.7	58.9
2013	561	25.3	22.1	59.9
2014	572	29.0	19.6	53.8
2015	563	n/a	n/a	48.8
2016	561	26.0	21.5	52.8
2017	541	26.8	20.1	58
2018	548	26.8	20.4	53.1
2019	552	25.8	21.3	58.7
2020	869	42.0	20.6	60.3
2021	809	43.0	18.8	n/a
2022	805	43.0	18.7	n/a
2023	807	43.0	18.7	50.7
2024	779	41.0	19.0	52.9

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 Harrison Central Elementary School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$10,597
2022	$11,735
2023	$12,277
2024	$13,810

Data source: Ohio Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrison Central 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 660^th of 1676 Elementary schools	Ranks 994^th of 1596 Elementary schools	22.9%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harrison Central Elementary School)	88.1	55.3	32.8%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harrison Hills City)	86	55.3	30.7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	67.1	62.2	4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Central Elementary School)	93.2	61.2	32%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Hills City)	89.2	61.2	28%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	66.7	62.3	4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harrison Central Elementary School)	81	65.5	15.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harrison Hills City)	75	65.5	9.5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	74.3	66.8	7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Central Elementary School)	59.3	54.8	4.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Hills City)	56.4	54.8	1.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	63.3	58.9	4.4%
5th Grade Science (Harrison Central Elementary School)	68.2	51	17.2%
5th Grade Science (Harrison Hills City)	65.9	51	14.9%
5th Grade Science (Ohio)	65	63.9	1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harrison Central Elementary School)	56.5	40.4	16.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harrison Hills City)	56.1	40.4	15.7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	62.5	56.6	5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Central Elementary School)	81.2	67.3	13.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Hills City)	80.3	67.3	13%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	69.8	67.4	2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harrison Central Elementary School)	63.2	23	40.2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harrison Hills City)	60.6	23	37.6%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)	60.1	50	10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Central Elementary School)	57.9	45.1	12.8%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Hills City)	56	45.1	10.9%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)	56.1	55	1.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	552	807	46.2%
African American	12	18	50%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	5	7	40%
Hispanic	1	6	500%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	501	730	45.7%
Two or More Races	32	46	43.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58.7%	50.7%	8%

Schools Near Harrison Central Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				Ohio State Tests Science (2024)	Ohio State Tests Mathematics (2024)				Ohio State Tests English Language Arts (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
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	Ohio State Tests Science 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests Mathematics 6th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 3rd Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 4th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 5th Grade	Ohio State Tests English Language Arts 6th Grade	Total
Harrison Central Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Huskies Way	Cadiz	43907	Harrison County	Harrison Hills City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 942-7550	779	41	19.0	52.9%	707 (90.8%)	20 (2.6%)	4 (0.5%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (5.4%)	47.8	950^th of 1577 public elementary schools	39.8%		44.5	994^th of 1596 public elementary schools	37.7%	44	50.6	46.2	71.3	38.6	25.7	69.8	69.3	72.3	52.4	$13,810
Buckeye West Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	243 N Mill St	Adena	43901	Jefferson County	Buckeye Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 546-3413	201	13	15.4	69.2%	195 (97.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.5%)	42.9	1006^th of 1577 public elementary schools	36.2%		56.7	843^rd of 1596 public elementary schools	47.2%	163	40.0	55.0	85.7	40.0	28.0	75.0	61.9	57.1	32.0	$13,341
St Clairsville Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	120 Norris St	Saint Clairsville	43950	Belmont County	St Clairsville-Richland City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 695-0783	624	37	16.8	29.2%	543 (87.0%)	8 (1.3%)	28 (4.5%)	8 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (5.8%)	82.2	254^th of 1577 public elementary schools	83.9%		85.8	185^th of 1596 public elementary schools	88.4%	69		75.9	81.4			88.1	85.8			$11,022
Union Local Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	66699 Belmont Morristown Rd	Belmont	43718	Belmont County	Union Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 782-1384	602	38	15.8	41.2%	574 (95.3%)	7 (1.2%)	9 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)	51.8	896^th of 1577 public elementary schools	43.2%		51.4	909^th of 1596 public elementary schools	43.0%	13	71.8	57.3	58.8	57.6		63.3	57.8	64.7		$11,628
Cross Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	587 Bantam Ridge Rd	Wintersville	43953	Jefferson County	Indian Creek Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 264-1691	498	27	18.1	69.3%	430 (86.3%)	24 (4.8%)	23 (4.6%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (3.6%)	20.4	1253^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	20.5%		26.7	1186^th of 1596 public elementary schools	25.7%	67		47.8	26.8			48.6	38.0			$8,456
John E Gregg Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	212 County Road 75a	Bergholz	43908	Jefferson County	Edison Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 768-2100	372	19	19.5	60.5%	353 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (3.8%)	75.9	410^th of 1577 public elementary schools	74.0%		76.7	404^th of 1596 public elementary schools	74.7%	6	88.4	95.3	73.8	65.1	59.6	93.2	54.8	88.4	68.4	$13,636
Buckeye South Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	100 Walden Ave	Tiltonsville	43963	Jefferson County	Buckeye Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 859-2800	313	24	13.2	73.8%	295 (94.2%)	2 (0.6%)	1 (0.3%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.8%)	50.8	916^th of 1577 public elementary schools	41.9%		55.1	864^th of 1596 public elementary schools	45.9%	52	37.5	60.9	24.3	40.6	65.7	68.1	67.6	75.0	65.7	$11,026
Anna Marie Ayers Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	5002 Ayers Lime Stone Rd	Martins Ferry	43935	Belmont County	Martins Ferry City	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 633-1732	527	28	18.8	65.8%	437 (82.9%)	24 (4.6%)	8 (1.5%)	2 (0.4%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	53 (10.1%)	65.7	643^rd of 1577 public elementary schools	59.2%		58.3	809^th of 1596 public elementary schools	49.3%	166		71.6	60.5			78.1	71.1			$11,834
The Bridgeport School District - Elementary	Public	PK, KG-4	55707 Industrial Dr	Bridgeport	43912	Belmont County	Bridgeport Exempted Village	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 635-0853	353	18	19.6		298 (84.4%)	27 (7.6%)	4 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.5%)	65.8	638^th of 1577 public elementary schools	59.5%		64.1	689^th of 1596 public elementary schools	56.8%	51		67.2	73.2			83.3	60.7			$10,936
Conotton Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7205 Cumberland Rd SW	Bowerston	44695	Harrison County	Conotton Valley Union Local	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(740) 269-2000	286	15	19.0	49.7%	282 (98.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.7%)	70.6	524^th of 1577 public elementary schools	66.8%		62.4	718^th of 1596 public elementary schools	55.0%	194	83.3	68.3	62.9	65.9		78.0	74.3	81.0		$13,277

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