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Public elementary school · Harrison Community Schools · Harrison, Michigan

Robert M Larson Elementary School

Robert M Larson Elementary School rates 6.1 on our ten-point scale and ranks 1,753 of 3,198 schools in Michigan.

Elementary schools, 1 to 10This campus on our ten-point scale.
6.1this school

6.1 on a one-to-ten scale.

#1,753 of 3,198 schools in Michigan · Based on limited data

The brief

A Harrison Community Schools elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 1,753 of 3,198 schools in Michigan and 3 of 4 in Harrison Community Schools.

Robert M Larson Elementary School is listed in Harrison Community Schools, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math11%26 points below the Michigan average of 37%2022 EdFacts
Reading24%19 points below the Michigan average of 43%2022 EdFacts
In 2022, 11% of students were proficient in math and 24% in reading, against Michigan averages of 37% and 43%.2022 EdFacts; 8 test records from MI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
Requires 2+ years of test data
Academics
4.1
60% of the rating
Resources & Environment
9.1
40% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 5 sources, 2019–2024

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

  • Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
  • Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 11% (2022 EdFacts) · reading/ELA 24% (2022 EdFacts).

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 · 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.
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.
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 48625; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2022 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Robert M Larson Elementary School and the 20 nearest elementary schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$45,156
Median home value
$95,900
Median rent
$615/mo
College educated
8.9%
Homeownership
88.4%
Poverty rate
23.2%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 48625; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
31
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
31
Somewhat Bikeable
County reported crime
974/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 county residents, counting every city police department, sheriff's office and county police department that reported a full year to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program. Shown only where those agencies cover at least 80% of the county's residents. Not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
83.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

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  2. Robert M Larson Elementary Schoolthis school
    6.1
One grade-compatible school using the same rating model sits within 5 miles, and one rates higher than Robert M Larson Elementary School.Public-school ratings. Straight-line distance from this campus. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries; verify the enrollment path with the district.

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

Questions families ask

What grades does Robert M Larson Elementary School serve?

Robert M Larson Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Robert M Larson Elementary School?

Robert M Larson Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 598 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert M Larson Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Robert M Larson Elementary School is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Robert M Larson Elementary School rank in MI?

Robert M Larson Elementary School ranks #1,753 of 3,198 schools in MI.

What is Robert M Larson Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Robert M Larson Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 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 Robert M Larson Elementary School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Robert M Larson Elementary School has 11% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Is Robert M Larson Elementary School a charter school?

No, Robert M Larson Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Robert M Larson Elementary School a Title I school?

No, Robert M Larson Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Robert M Larson Elementary School?

83.4% of students at Robert M Larson 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 facts

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
598
Student-teacher ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Clare County
Rank in district
#3 of 4
Schools in district
4
District spending per student
$16,375
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.4%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 48625)
12,939
Area average commute
33.7 min
Area median age
51

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Michigan Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.