James H. Harrison Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Laurel, Maryland 20708 · Prince George's County Public Schools
#665 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland
#41519 of 50,301 nationally
About James H. Harrison Elementary
James H. Harrison Elementary is a public elementary located in Laurel, in the Prince George's County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 304 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 25.3 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 665th of 879 ranked elementary schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is students per teacher (93th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (11th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 304.
There are 19 schools in Laurel; James H. Harrison Elementary ranks 11th of 18 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)27%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)91.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)10.1
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for James H. Harrison Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 304
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 10.1
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near James H. Harrison Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Dwight D. Eisenhower Middle
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,047 students · 1.1 km away
Oaklands Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
483 students · 1.4 km away
Deerfield Run Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
482 students · 1.4 km away
Montpelier Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students · 2.5 km away
Laurel High
Laurel · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,129 students · 2.5 km away
Vansville Elementary
Beltsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
677 students · 3.6 km away
Monarch Global Academy PCS Laurel Campus
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades K–8
830 students · 3.6 km away
Laurel Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students · 3.7 km away
Chesapeake Math and IT Public Charter
Laurel · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,681 students · 4.0 km away
Brock Bridge Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
514 students · 4.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
Belle Grove Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Charlestown Elementary
Charlestown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
Charles H. Chipman Elementary
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
303 students
Violetville Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
302 students
Avalon Elementary
Fort Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
302 students
Chatsworth School
Reisterstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
301 students
Frequently asked questions
Is James H. Harrison Elementary a good school?
James H. Harrison Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 25.3 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #665 of 879 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does James H. Harrison Elementary rank in Maryland?
James H. Harrison Elementary ranks #665 of 879 elementary schools in Maryland and #41519 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend James H. Harrison Elementary?
James H. Harrison Elementary had 304 students in 2025.
Is James H. Harrison Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
James H. Harrison Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near James H. Harrison Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of James H. Harrison Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.