Harrison Park Elementary School

Summary:

Harrison Park Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Jeannette, Pennsylvania, serving 438 students in grades K-5 and part of the highly-ranked Penn-Trafford School District.

Harrison Park Elementary School consistently delivers exceptional academic performance, with a high percentage of students proficient or better in PSSA Math, Science, and English Language Arts across all grade levels. In the 2022-2023 school year, the school's overall PSSA Math proficiency rate was 78.7%, significantly higher than the district's 69.1% and the state's 39.3%. The school also excels in supporting different student subgroups, ranking 35th out of 1,414 Pennsylvania elementary schools for its low socioeconomic status students and 98th out of 1,043 for its disabled students, both with a 5-star rating. However, the school's student population is predominantly White, with over 90% of students identifying as such, which is higher than the racial diversity seen in some nearby schools like Jeannette McKee Elementary School.

Harrison Park Elementary School's strong performance is likely due to the steady increase in per-student spending, from $9,884 in 2018-2019 to $12,113 in 2021-2022, which may contribute to the school's exceptional academic results. When compared to other nearby schools in the Penn-Trafford School District, such as Level Green Elementary School and Sunrise Elementary School, Harrison Park Elementary School generally outperforms its counterparts in terms of academic proficiency rates and statewide rankings. While the school is a standout institution, there may be opportunities to further diversify its student population and explore strategies to maintain its exceptional performance.


Detail:

Public K-5

 18 Dell Avenue
       Jeannette, PA  15644


(724) 744-2161

District: Penn-Trafford School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
119th of 1,534 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,113 Help


Students who attend Harrison Park Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Penn Middle School
High:    Penn Trafford High School

Student/teacher ratio:  16.4 Help
Number of students:  438

Racial breakdown:

White:
93.2%
Two or more races:
4.6%
Asian:
1.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  28.8% Help


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Compare Details Harrison Park Elementary School ranks better than 92.2% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. It also ranks 4th among 5 ranked elementary schools in the Penn-Trafford School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 88.84. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (93.2%), two or more races (4.6%), Asian (1.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 28.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrison Park Elementary School is 16.4, which is the highest among 5 elementary schools in the Penn-Trafford School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrison Park Elementary School is $12,113. 2 elementary schools in the Penn-Trafford School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Harrison Park Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison Park Elementary School 119th of 1534 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Harrison Park Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Penn-Trafford School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Penn-Trafford School District 21st of 606 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harrison Park Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Harrison Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 75.47 339th 1302 74.0%
2004 62.85 563rd 1308 57.0%
2005 87.26 39th 1299 97.0%
2006 87.51 36th 1545 97.7%
2007 81.68 189th 1555 87.8%
2008 86.92 48th 1551 96.9%
2009 87.47 25th 1549 98.4%
2010 85.61 52nd 1579 96.7%
2011 85.02 68th 1597 95.7%
2012 76.28 339th 1599 78.8%
2013 77.48 302nd 1519 80.1%
2014 75.61 340th 1467 76.8%
2015 75.88 348th 1474 76.4%
2016 73.52 416th 1554 73.2%
2017 84.41 183rd 1547 88.2%
2018 82.32 232nd 1530 84.8%
2019 89.79 66th 1544 95.7%
2021 87.79 121st 1433 91.6%
2022 86.12 180th 1534 88.3%
2023 88.84 119th 1534 92.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrison Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 91.89 35th 1414 97.5%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Harrison Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.65 98th 1043 90.6%
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Rank History for White students at Harrison Park Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 83.23 156th 1236 87.4%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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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Enrollment information for Harrison Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 384 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 385
1989 400 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
1990 403 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 403
1991 417 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 419
1992 432 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 434
1993 460 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 462
1994 472 2 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 475
1995 494 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1996 494 1 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 497
1997 521 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 523
1998 515 3 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 521
1999 537 5 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 545
2000 517 5 6 0 0 n/a n/a 0 528
2001 478 12 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 498
2002 492 10 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2003 492 10 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 507
2004 497 10 8 2 0 n/a n/a 0 517
2005 496 13 8 4 1 n/a n/a 0 522
2006 489 8 6 1 1 n/a n/a 0 505
2007 500 5 3 1 2 n/a n/a 0 511
2008 481 7 4 0 2 n/a n/a 0 494
2009 473 5 3 0 4 n/a n/a 0 485
2010 481 4 3 0 3 n/a n/a 0 491
2011 470 9 2 0 2 0 1 0 484
2012 463 12 4 1 2 0 1 0 483
2013 451 11 3 0 2 0 1 0 468
2014 456 7 5 2 0 0 5 0 475
2015 458 7 5 2 0 0 6 0 478
2016 453 4 2 2 0 0 8 0 469
2017 434 6 1 2 0 2 7 0 452
2018 424 6 2 1 0 2 8 0 443
2019 435 4 0 1 0 1 9 0 450
2020 423 3 1 2 0 1 9 0 439
2021 394 0 2 2 0 1 11 0 410
2022 402 1 4 1 0 0 12 0 420
2023 408 0 5 5 0 0 20 0 438

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 Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 18.0 21.3 n/a
1989 401 19.1 20.9 n/a
1990 403 20.0 20.1 0
1991 419 19.3 21.7 n/a
1992 434 20.5 21.1 n/a
1993 462 19.0 24.3 n/a
1994 475 19.0 25.0 n/a
1995 497 22.0 22.6 n/a
1996 497 22.0 22.6 n/a
1997 523 22.0 23.8 n/a
1998 521 23.0 22.7 n/a
1999 545 25.0 21.8 n/a
2000 528 25.0 21.1 13.6
2001 498 24.0 20.8 13.3
2002 507 24.8 20.4 9.9
2003 507 24.8 20.4 9.9
2004 517 26.0 19.9 9.3
2005 522 25.5 20.5 9.6
2006 505 26.9 18.8 12.5
2007 511 27.9 18.3 12.5
2008 494 28.8 17.2 14
2009 485 29.5 16.4 13.2
2010 491 27.3 17.9 13.8
2011 484 26.6 18.1 14
2012 483 23.6 20.4 14.7
2013 468 25.3 18.4 16.9
2014 475 23.9 19.8 18.3
2015 478 24.0 19.9 19.2
2016 469 24.0 19.5 22.2
2017 452 26.2 17.2 21.7
2018 443 26.2 16.8 22.6
2019 450 25.2 17.8 21.1
2020 439 24.2 18.1 23.9
2021 410 23.2 17.6 22.2
2022 420 23.2 18.1 24
2023 438 26.7 16.4 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 Harrison Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 385 18.0 21.3 n/a
1989 401 19.1 20.9 n/a
1990 403 20.0 20.1 0
1991 419 19.3 21.7 n/a
1992 434 20.5 21.1 n/a
1993 462 19.0 24.3 n/a
1994 475 19.0 25.0 n/a
1995 497 22.0 22.6 n/a
1996 497 22.0 22.6 n/a
1997 523 22.0 23.8 n/a
1998 521 23.0 22.7 n/a
1999 545 25.0 21.8 n/a
2000 528 25.0 21.1 13.6
2001 498 24.0 20.8 13.3
2002 507 24.8 20.4 9.9
2003 507 24.8 20.4 9.9
2004 517 26.0 19.9 9.3
2005 522 25.5 20.5 9.6
2006 505 26.9 18.8 12.5
2007 511 27.9 18.3 12.5
2008 494 28.8 17.2 14
2009 485 29.5 16.4 13.2
2010 491 27.3 17.9 13.8
2011 484 26.6 18.1 14
2012 483 23.6 20.4 14.7
2013 468 25.3 18.4 16.9
2014 475 23.9 19.8 18.3
2015 478 24.0 19.9 19.2
2016 469 24.0 19.5 22.2
2017 452 26.2 17.2 21.7
2018 443 26.2 16.8 22.6
2019 450 25.2 17.8 21.1
2020 439 24.2 18.1 23.9
2021 410 23.2 17.6 22.2
2022 420 23.2 18.1 24
2023 438 26.7 16.4 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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harrison Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $283 (2.9%) $9,601 (97.1%) $9,884
2020 $267 (2.4%) $10,671 (97.6%) $10,938
2021 $560 (4.8%) $11,129 (95.2%) $11,689
2022 $483 (4.0%) $11,630 (96.0%) $12,113

Data source: Pennsylvania Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrison Park Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 66th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 119th of 1534 Elementary schools
 3.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Harrison Park Elementary School)85.187.5
 2.4%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Park Elementary School)83.686.3
 2.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Harrison Park Elementary School)67.967.1
 0.8%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.246.5
 0.3%
4th Grade Science (Harrison Park Elementary School)97.690
 7.6%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.874.1
 3.7%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Park Elementary School)88.168.1
 20%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.651.8
 11.8%
5th Grade Math (Harrison Park Elementary School)90.880.8
 10%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Park Elementary School)91.984.2
 7.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Harrison Park Elementary School)81.178.7
 2.4%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Harrison Park Elementary School)97.690
 7.6%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6865.6
 2.4%
All Grades English Language Arts (Harrison Park Elementary School)88.379.9
 8.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students450438
 2.7%
African American40
 100%
American Indian00
Asian05
Hispanic15
 400%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White435408
 6.2%
Two or More Races920
 122.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients21.1%28.8%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harrison Park Elementary School

Students at Harrison Park Elementary School are 93% White, 5% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 438 students attended Harrison Park Elementary School.

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

Middle : Penn Middle School
High : Penn Trafford High School

Yes. Harrison Park Elementary School ranks in the top 7.8% of Pennsylvania elementary schools.


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

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