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#1052 of 1,815 schools in CO
Harrison School
Elementary School · Fremont Re-1 · Canon City, CO
A Fremont Re-1 elementary school where students score 4 points above what's typical for similar communities.
920 FIELD AVENUE, Canon City, CO 81212
- Math 27% vs CO 39% (2025)
- Reading 43% vs CO 45% (2025)
- 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harrison School score 28% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
75.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Harrison School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$63,545
Median home value
$286,300
Median rent
$1,063/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 81212; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mount View Core Knowledge Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.3 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 247 | Compare → |
| Canon Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–11 | 1.3 mi | 43 | Compare → |
| Canon Exploratory SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 312 | Compare → |
| Four Mile Adventist ChristianPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 1.8 mi | 19 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Fremont Re-1
- Schools in district
- 8
- Rank in district
- #5 of 8
- District spending per student
- $14,112NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 16.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harrison School is listed in Fremont Re-1; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harrison School
Harrison School is a public elementary school in Canon City, CO, part of Fremont Re-1, serving approximately 489 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 12.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,052 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harrison School
What grades does Harrison School serve?
Harrison School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Harrison School?
Harrison School has an enrollment of approximately 489 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison School is 12.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harrison School rank in CO?
Harrison School ranks #1,052 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Harrison School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrison School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harrison School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrison School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harrison School a charter school?
No, Harrison School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrison School a Title I school?
No, Harrison School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrison School?
75.7% of students at Harrison School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 489
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 38
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Fremont County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 38.0%
- Phone
- (719) 276-5970
- Area population (ZIP 81212)
- 32,355
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 44.3
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 81212; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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