James H. Harrison Elementary School

James H. Harrison Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-6
13200 Larchdale Rd,  Laurel, MD
Prince George's County Public Schools
2.5
307 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Math Proficiency
22%
Reading Proficiency
37%

Niche Grade

B-
Academics
C-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
37%
Math Proficiency
22%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
9:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
45.9%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
304:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Hispanic
52.3%
Black
36.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
6.3%
White
2.6%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 10 Reviews
5.0 other
3/2/2017
Not sure about the other comments, maybe past administration, but Dr. Williams is a great principal and I feel her number one priority is the safety and education of the children. All schools have flaws, but parents should volunteer or get involved so they can truly see the ins and outs of the schoo...
1.0 other
7/14/2015
Terrible.Why so harsh, you are teachers, I understand a job teaching brings stress but they are children. The teachers i meet in here,terrible rude and unacceptable. I visited once and overheard one of the teachers threaten a student and told the study they were going to hit them,Terrible.
1.0 parent
12/17/2014
the principal needs to get some training, she lacks the people skills required to lead the school. I am so happy to be moving near a better school for my children next year.
5.0 parent
12/2/2014
My daughter is currently a kindergarten student at James Harrison and so far, we love the school and her teacher! She was already reading small words when she first began attending here, but now she is doing VERY WELL with her reading and her handwriting has improved greatly. My youngest child is 4...

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James H. Harrison Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-6 in Laurel, MD and is served by the Prince George's County Public Schools in Maryland. The school has a total enrollment of 307 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 9:1. Academic records show that 22% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 37% are proficient in reading. James H. Harrison Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $521,246. Discover additional schools in the area, like Laurel High School, St. Vincent Pallotti High School, Chesapeake Math and IT Academy, and more. Learn more about what Laurel has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near James H. Harrison Elementary School.

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