Harrison Elementary School

Summary:

Harrison Elementary is a public elementary school in Chattanooga, Tennessee, serving 1,013 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Hamilton County school district, which is ranked 79 out of 139 districts in the state.

Harrison Elementary has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Tennessee elementary schools, with a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's proficiency rates on state assessments are significantly lower than the Hamilton County and Tennessee averages across all grade levels. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, only 15.1% of Harrison Elementary students were proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to 39.5% in Hamilton County and 39.7% statewide. The school's performance is particularly low for African American, Hispanic, and Special Education students, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of their respective statewide subgroups.

Nearby schools in the Hamilton County district, such as DuPont Elementary, Middle Valley Elementary, and Hixson Elementary, generally outperform Harrison Elementary on academic measures, with higher proficiency rates and statewide rankings. The high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds at Harrison Elementary may be a contributing factor to its overall academic underperformance, and the school's fluctuations in per-student spending and student-teacher ratio could also be impacting its ability to provide effective educational resources and support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8098 Ferdinand Piech Way
       Chattanooga, TN  37416


(423) 344-1428

District: Hamilton County

SchoolDigger Rank:
969th of 1,018 Tennessee Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $11,988 Help


Students who attend Harrison Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Brown Middle School
High:    Central High School
    Chattanooga School for the Arts and Sciences Upper
    Hamilton County Collegiate High at Chattanooga State
    Sequoyah High School
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Student/teacher ratio:  15.9 Help
Number of students:  884

Racial breakdown:

African American:
60.2%
White:
18.4%
Hispanic:
11.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  71.3% Help


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Compare Details Harrison Elementary School ranks worse than 95.2% of elementary schools in Tennessee. It also ranks 37th among 41 ranked elementary schools in the Hamilton County School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 8.95. (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: African American (60.2%), White (18.4%), Hispanic (11.3%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary School is 15.9. 29 elementary schools in the Hamilton County School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Harrison Elementary School employs 55.4 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harrison Elementary School is $11,988. 27 elementary schools in the Hamilton County School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harrison Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harrison Elementary School 969th of 1018 Tennessee public elementary schools. (See Harrison Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Hamilton County:

SchoolDigger ranks Hamilton County 82nd of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harrison Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 47.97 446th 809 44.9%
2011 77.15 164th 818 80.0%
2012 50.20 448th 820 45.4%
2013 61.49 377th 846 55.4%
2014 50.76 429th 853 49.7%
2015 55.89 397th 855 53.6%
2017 22.98 563rd 646 12.8%
2018 46.62 498th 997 50.1%
2019 40.63 579th 985 41.2%
2021 27.34 717th 983 27.1%
2022 12.65 912th 1000 8.8%
2023 11.60 936th 1020 8.2%
2024 8.95 969th 1018 4.8%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.32 324th 369 12.2%
2022 15.17 444th 447 0.7%
2023 26.75 428th 528 18.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.98 327th 877 62.7%
2019 38.35 530th 821 35.4%
2021 25.67 652nd 823 20.8%
2022 14.09 823rd 858 4.1%
2023 15.22 801st 865 7.4%
2024 10.96 835th 853 2.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 35.34 620th 926 33.0%
2021 28.67 674th 945 28.7%
2022 14.61 870th 975 10.8%
2023 10.65 931st 989 5.9%
2024 10.23 930th 990 6.1%
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Rank History for Male students at Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 44.94 481st 916 47.5%
2021 27.59 674th 941 28.4%
2022 11.32 917th 980 6.4%
2023 14.90 876th 987 11.2%
2024 8.91 956th 991 3.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 48.96 180th 450 60.0%
2019 37.85 234th 404 42.1%
2021 31.58 260th 411 36.7%
2022 19.14 441st 483 8.7%
2023 17.77 454th 500 9.2%
2024 15.17 472nd 498 5.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 17.92 347th 363 4.4%
2023 32.22 273rd 387 29.5%
2024 30.14 308th 415 25.8%
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Rank History for White students at Harrison Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.47 290th 841 65.5%
2019 55.48 302nd 812 62.8%
2021 62.04 246th 844 70.9%
2022 29.39 630th 844 25.4%
2023 21.46 732nd 852 14.1%
2024 11.00 810th 847 4.4%
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Data source: test scores: Tennessee 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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Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for 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 679 29 8 0 1 n/a n/a 0 717
1989 692 41 10 4 1 n/a n/a 0 748
1990 717 43 8 5 1 n/a n/a 0 774
1991 539 27 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 579
1992 546 27 6 5 2 n/a n/a 0 586
1993 527 35 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 570
1994 494 35 1 8 0 n/a n/a 0 538
1995 504 50 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1996 504 50 3 8 0 n/a n/a 0 565
1997 512 65 2 5 0 n/a n/a -5 579
1998 511 22 6 3 0 n/a n/a 1 543
1999 436 82 7 6 0 n/a n/a 0 531
2000 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 534 534
2001 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 487 487
2002 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 503 503
2003 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 503 503
2004 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 478 478
2005 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 442 442
2006 272 195 3 5 0 n/a n/a 0 475
2007 252 175 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 436
2008 217 176 3 9 1 n/a n/a 0 406
2009 208 158 5 12 0 n/a n/a 0 383
2010 186 132 6 13 0 n/a n/a 0 337
2011 204 141 5 10 2 0 1 0 363
2012 217 149 9 20 1 0 1 0 397
2013 207 133 7 13 1 0 5 0 366
2014 209 133 3 16 0 0 7 0 368
2015 214 133 4 16 0 1 9 0 377
2016 212 145 4 13 0 1 15 0 390
2017 208 168 5 7 0 1 17 0 406
2018 212 170 3 8 1 1 16 0 411
2019 197 164 2 19 0 0 49 0 431
2020 180 152 1 17 0 0 59 0 409
2021 171 378 1 37 0 0 77 0 664
2022 225 579 2 66 0 0 79 0 951
2023 210 618 4 93 0 0 88 0 1013
2024 163 532 3 100 0 1 85 0 884

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 717 33.0 21.7 n/a
1989 748 33.0 22.6 n/a
1990 774 33.0 23.4 n/a
1991 579 33.0 17.5 n/a
1992 586 33.0 17.7 n/a
1993 570 33.0 17.3 n/a
1994 538 31.0 17.4 n/a
1995 565 29.0 19.5 n/a
1996 565 29.0 19.5 n/a
1997 579 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 543 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 531 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 534 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 487 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 503 n/a n/a n/a
2003 503 n/a n/a n/a
2004 478 n/a n/a n/a
2005 442 n/a n/a n/a
2006 475 25.6 18.6 n/a
2007 436 28.8 15.1 64.9
2008 406 26.0 15.6 64
2009 383 27.0 14.2 71
2010 337 21.8 15.4 75.7
2011 363 23.0 15.7 70.2
2012 397 25.0 15.8 69.8
2013 366 24.0 15.2 73.8
2014 368 24.0 15.3 71.5
2015 377 25.0 15.0 82.2
2016 390 24.0 16.2 71.3
2017 406 24.4 16.6 n/a
2018 411 21.9 18.7 n/a
2019 431 24.0 17.9 n/a
2020 409 24.0 17.0 n/a
2021 664 52.0 12.7 n/a
2022 951 55.0 17.2 n/a
2023 1013 54.0 18.7 n/a
2024 884 55.4 15.9 n/a

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 717 33.0 21.7 n/a
1989 748 33.0 22.6 n/a
1990 774 33.0 23.4 n/a
1991 579 33.0 17.5 n/a
1992 586 33.0 17.7 n/a
1993 570 33.0 17.3 n/a
1994 538 31.0 17.4 n/a
1995 565 29.0 19.5 n/a
1996 565 29.0 19.5 n/a
1997 579 n/a 0.0 n/a
1998 543 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 531 n/a 0.0 n/a
2000 534 n/a 0.0 n/a
2001 487 n/a 0.0 n/a
2002 503 n/a n/a n/a
2003 503 n/a n/a n/a
2004 478 n/a n/a n/a
2005 442 n/a n/a n/a
2006 475 25.6 18.6 n/a
2007 436 28.8 15.1 64.9
2008 406 26.0 15.6 64
2009 383 27.0 14.2 71
2010 337 21.8 15.4 75.7
2011 363 23.0 15.7 70.2
2012 397 25.0 15.8 69.8
2013 366 24.0 15.2 73.8
2014 368 24.0 15.3 71.5
2015 377 25.0 15.0 82.2
2016 390 24.0 16.2 71.3
2017 406 24.4 16.6 n/a
2018 411 21.9 18.7 n/a
2019 431 24.0 17.9 n/a
2020 409 24.0 17.0 n/a
2021 664 52.0 12.7 n/a
2022 951 55.0 17.2 n/a
2023 1013 54.0 18.7 n/a
2024 884 55.4 15.9 n/a

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 Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $504 (5.8%) $7,634 (87.5%) $8,729
2020 $486 (4.8%) $8,894 (87.8%) $10,129
2021 $705 (10.1%) $6,271 (89.5%) $7,006
2022 $1,958 (17.3%) $8,712 (77.2%) $11,288
2023 $1,831 (15.3%) $9,475 (79.0%) $11,988

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harrison 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 579th of 985 Elementary schoolsRanks 936th of 1020 Elementary schools
 33%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harrison Elementary School)37.320.8
 16.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)47.541
 6.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)43.840.5
 3.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Elementary School)32.819.1
 13.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton County)36.140.6
 4.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)36.940.5
 3.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harrison Elementary School)34.27.3
 26.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)4946.6
 2.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)4643.6
 2.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Elementary School)29.316
 13.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton County)38.243.9
 5.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)34.343.5
 9.2%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harrison Elementary School)36.212.2
 24%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hamilton County)47.649.6
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Tennessee)46.241.3
 4.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harrison Elementary School)33.314.3
 19%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hamilton County)34.240.3
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Tennessee)35.237
 1.8%
All Grades Mathematics (Harrison Elementary School)35.913.5
 22.4%
   All Grades Mathematics (Hamilton County)43.239.9
 3.3%
   All Grades Mathematics (Tennessee)40.838.1
 2.7%
All Grades English Language Arts (Harrison Elementary School)31.816.5
 15.3%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Hamilton County)33.437.3
 3.9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Tennessee)33.736.6
 2.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students4311013
 135%
African American164618
 276.8%
American Indian00
Asian24
 100%
Hispanic1993
 389.5%
Pacific Islander00
White197210
 6.6%
Two or More Races4988
 79.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 884 students attended Harrison Elementary School.

Harrison Elementary School ranks in the bottom 4.8% of Tennessee elementary schools.

Students at Harrison Elementary School are 60% African American, 18% White, 11% Hispanic, 10% 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 Tennessee Department of Education.

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