Excellent
#29 of 990 schools in CT
Top 3% in state
Based on limited data
Jerome Harrison School
Elementary School · North Branford School District · North Branford, CT
A North Branford School District elementary school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
335 Foxon Rd., North Branford, CT 06471
- Math 87% proficient (2009)
- Reading 82% proficient (2009)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Jerome Harrison School score 84% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
23.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jerome 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 35Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated717/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Branford), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$120,885
Median home value
$364,900
Median rent
$1,723/mo
College educated
33.4%
Homeownership
88.3%
Poverty rate
3.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06471; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deer Run SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–2 | 1.2 mi | 221 | Compare → |
| Mary T. Murphy SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.0 | PK–4 | 2.3 mi | 349 | Compare → |
| Montowese Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 303 | Compare → |
| Bishop Woods Architecture and Design Magnet SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | K–8 | 3.0 mi | 431 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
North Branford School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $26,491NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jerome Harrison School is listed in North Branford School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jerome Harrison School
Jerome Harrison School is a public elementary school in North Branford, CT, part of North Branford School District, serving approximately 396 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 out of 10 and ranks #29 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jerome Harrison School
What grades does Jerome Harrison School serve?
Jerome Harrison School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Jerome Harrison School?
Jerome Harrison School has an enrollment of approximately 396 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jerome Harrison School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jerome Harrison School is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jerome Harrison School rank in CT?
Jerome Harrison School ranks #29 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Jerome Harrison School's MySchoolScout rating?
Jerome Harrison School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.4 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 Jerome Harrison School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jerome Harrison School has 87% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Jerome Harrison School a charter school?
No, Jerome Harrison School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jerome Harrison School a Title I school?
No, Jerome Harrison School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jerome Harrison School?
23.7% of students at Jerome 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 396
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 7
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.3%
- Phone
- (203) 484-1235
- Area population (ZIP 06471)
- 7,073
- Area average commute
- 25.6 min
- Area median age
- 49.8
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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 · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- 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.
- 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 06471; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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