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#869 of 1,363 schools in MD
James H. Harrison Elementary
Elementary School · Prince George's County Public Schools · Laurel, MD
A Prince George's County Public Schools elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 5th.
13200 Larchdale Rd, Laurel, MD 20708
- Math 14% vs MD 30% (2025)
- Reading 26% vs MD 51% (2025)
- 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at James H. Harrison Elementary score 20% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 19%).
2025 MCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MD average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 5 points since 2020, reaching 20% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 39% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 46% (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 28 test records from MD state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
81.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where James H. Harrison Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 33Some Transit
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,255/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Laurel), 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
$83,457
Median home value
$431,500
Median rent
$1,796/mo
College educated
40.7%
Homeownership
35.1%
Poverty rate
13.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 20708; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oaklands ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 462 | Compare → |
| Deerfield Run ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | PK–5 | 0.9 mi | 512 | Compare → |
| Montpelier ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 571 | Compare → |
| Capitol Heights ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.0 | PK–5 | Not available | 301 | 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.
Prince George's County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 199
- Rank in district
- #78 of 194
- District spending per student
- $19,789NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
James H. Harrison Elementary is listed in Prince George's County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About James H. Harrison Elementary
James H. Harrison Elementary is a public elementary school in Laurel, MD, part of Prince George's County Public Schools, serving approximately 301 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 9.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #869 of 1,363 schools in MD.
State assessment records show 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about James H. Harrison Elementary
What grades does James H. Harrison Elementary serve?
James H. Harrison Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend James H. Harrison Elementary?
James H. Harrison Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 301 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James H. Harrison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James H. Harrison Elementary is 9.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does James H. Harrison Elementary rank in MD?
James H. Harrison Elementary ranks #869 of 1,363 schools in MD.
What is James H. Harrison Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
James H. Harrison Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 James H. Harrison Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, James H. Harrison Elementary has 39% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 46% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is James H. Harrison Elementary a charter school?
No, James H. Harrison Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is James H. Harrison Elementary a Title I school?
No, James H. Harrison Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for James H. Harrison Elementary?
81.4% of students at James H. Harrison Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 301
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Prince George's County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 34.2%
- Phone
- (301) 497-3650
- Area population (ZIP 20708)
- 26,599
- Area average commute
- 32.5 min
- Area median age
- 35.9
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 MCAP · 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 MCAP · 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 20708; 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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