Harrison Park Elementary School serves 890 students in grades Prekindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 20% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 48% (which was lower than the Michigan state average of 65%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 was lower than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment was 79% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
890 students
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)20%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(12-13)48%
65%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
50%
9%
Black
20%
18%
White
21%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
90%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MI state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 65% MI state average).
How many students attend Harrison Park Elementary School?
890 students attend Harrison Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Harrison Park Elementary School students are Hispanic, 21% of students are White, 20% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harrison Park Elementary School?
Harrison Park Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Michigan state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harrison Park Elementary School offer ?
Harrison Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is Harrison Park Elementary School part of?
Harrison Park Elementary School is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools.
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