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#1720 of 1,823 schools in IN
Harrison Hill Elementary School
Elementary School · Msd Lawrence Township · Indianapolis, IN
A Msd Lawrence Township elementary school serving grades 1st – 6th.
7510 E 53rd St, Indianapolis, IN 46226
- Math 20% vs IN 45% (2025)
- Reading 16% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harrison Hill Elementary School score 18% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 18% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 34% (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 40 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harrison Hill Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Indianapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,237/100K
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Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$47,086
Median home value
$148,900
Median rent
$1,045/mo
College educated
23.8%
Homeownership
46.4%
Poverty rate
19.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46226; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brook Park Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.8 | 1–6 | 0.7 mi | 631 | Compare → |
| St Lawrence Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 213 | Compare → |
| The Nature School of Central IndianaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–8 | 1.0 mi | 145 | Compare → |
| Circle City Preparatory Elementary SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.5 | K–7 | 1.5 mi | 338 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Msd Lawrence Township
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #13 of 16
- District spending per student
- $12,332NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harrison Hill Elementary School is listed in MSD Lawrence Township; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harrison Hill Elementary School
Harrison Hill Elementary School is a public elementary school in Indianapolis, IN, part of Msd Lawrence Township, serving approximately 714 students in grades 1st-6th with a 17.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,720 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harrison Hill Elementary School
What grades does Harrison Hill Elementary School serve?
Harrison Hill Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 6th.
How many students attend Harrison Hill Elementary School?
Harrison Hill Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 714 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Hill Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Hill Elementary School is 17.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harrison Hill Elementary School rank in IN?
Harrison Hill Elementary School ranks #1,720 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Harrison Hill Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrison Hill Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.3 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 Hill Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrison Hill Elementary School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harrison Hill Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harrison Hill Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrison Hill Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harrison Hill Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrison Hill Elementary School?
90.6% of students at Harrison Hill Elementary 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
- 1st – 6th
- Enrollment
- 714
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Marion County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.6%
- Phone
- (317) 964-4300
- Area population (ZIP 46226)
- 45,640
- Area average commute
- 24.2 min
- Area median age
- 33.2
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 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 46226; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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