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#1754 of 3,192 schools in MI

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Robert M Larson Elementary School

Elementary School · Harrison Community Schools · Harrison, MI

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

PO Box 529, Harrison, MI 48625

  • Math 11% vs MI 37% (2022)
  • Reading 24% vs MI 43% (2022)
  • 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Partial Profile · 2/3 metrics
Student ProgressNot Available

Requires 2+ years of test data

Academics4.1Below Average60%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency10.4% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency23.6% (2022 EdFacts)
Math vs. State Avg-31.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-18.3 pts
Overall Proficiency17% (2022 EdFacts, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)23% (model expectation from 2022 EdFacts)
vs. Expected-5.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent40%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio17.1:1
District spending per student$16,375
Chronic Absenteeism4.8%

Students at Robert M Larson Elementary School score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 23%).

How we calculate scores →

Component weights adjusted due to data availability.

2022 EdFacts proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. MI average.

Math Proficiency11%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
37%(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency24%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
43%(2022 EdFacts)

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

83.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Robert M Larson 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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 31Car-Dependent
  • Bike 31Somewhat Bikeable

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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$45,156

Median home value

$95,900

Median rent

$615/mo

College educated

8.9%

Homeownership

88.4%

Poverty rate

23.2%

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

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Claregladwin Area SchoolEnrollment path unverified8.0PK–124.2 mi43Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Harrison Community Schools

Schools in district
4
Rank in district
#3 of 4
District spending per student
$16,375NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
34.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Robert M Larson Elementary School is listed in Harrison Community Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Robert M Larson Elementary School

Robert M Larson Elementary School is a public elementary school in Harrison, MI, part of Harrison Community Schools, serving approximately 598 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.1 out of 10 and ranks #1,754 of 3,192 schools in MI. State assessment records show 11% math proficiency (2022 EdFacts) and 24% reading/ELA proficiency (2022 EdFacts).

Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Robert M Larson Elementary School

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 #1,754 of 3,192 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 factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
598
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Clare County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
4.8%
Area population (ZIP 48625)
12,939
Area average commute
33.7 min
Area median age
51
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 · 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

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