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#3555 of 3,813 schools in IL
Harrison Elem School
Elementary School · Harrison Sd 36 · Wonder Lake, IL
A Harrison Sd 36 elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
6809 McCullom Lake Rd, Wonder Lake, IL 60097
- Math 8% proficient (2021)
- Reading 14% proficient (2022)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harrison Elem School score 11% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 21%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2019, to 14% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 42% (multi-year average, 2009-2021) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from IL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harrison Elem School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 26Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average514/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wonder Lake), 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
$90,865
Median home value
$215,700
Median rent
$1,369/mo
College educated
17.3%
Homeownership
89.6%
Poverty rate
8.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 60097; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ringwood School Primary CtrEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | PK–2 | 1.7 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Valley View Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 2.1 mi | 508 | Compare → |
| Greenwood Elem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | PK–5 | 2.9 mi | 292 | Compare → |
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Harrison Sd 36
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $16,565NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harrison Elem School is listed in Harrison SD 36; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harrison Elem School
Harrison Elem School is a public elementary school in Wonder Lake, IL, part of Harrison Sd 36, serving approximately 420 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 out of 10 and ranks #3,555 of 3,813 schools in IL. State assessment records show 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harrison Elem School
What grades does Harrison Elem School serve?
Harrison Elem School serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend Harrison Elem School?
Harrison Elem School has an enrollment of approximately 420 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elem 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 Harrison Elem School rank in IL?
Harrison Elem School ranks #3,555 of 3,813 schools in IL.
What is Harrison Elem School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrison Elem School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.9 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 Elem School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrison Elem School has 42% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2021) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Harrison Elem School a charter school?
No, Harrison Elem School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrison Elem School a Title I school?
No, Harrison Elem School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrison Elem School?
62.1% of students at Harrison Elem 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 420
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- McHenry County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 20.0%
- Phone
- (815) 653-2311
- Area population (ZIP 60097)
- 11,481
- Area average commute
- 33.9 min
- Area median age
- 38.3
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 · 2021 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2021 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 · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 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.
- 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 60097; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2021, multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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