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#975 of 2,466 schools in NJ
Top 40% in state
Harrison Elementary School
Elementary School · Roselle Public School District · Roselle, NJ
A Roselle Public School District elementary school where students score 14 points above what's typical for similar communities.
310 HARRISON AVE, Roselle, NJ 07203
- Math 42% vs NJ 48% (2025)
- Reading 49% vs NJ 49% (2025)
- 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harrison Elementary School score 45% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2025 NJSLA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NJ average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 28 points since 2021, reaching 45% in 2025.
Show all 16 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 47% (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 36 test records from NJ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
66.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Harrison 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 New York map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 50Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,310/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Roselle), 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
$82,967
Median home value
$336,500
Median rent
$1,499/mo
College educated
26.1%
Homeownership
51.8%
Poverty rate
10.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 07203; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St Joseph the Carpenter SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 174 | Compare → |
| Sherman Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 357 | Compare → |
| Dr. Charles C. Polk SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 1–4 | 0.8 mi | 277 | Compare → |
| Victor Mravlag School No. 21Enrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–8 | 0.8 mi | 665 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Roselle Public School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #3 of 7
- District spending per student
- $25,463NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harrison Elementary School is listed in Roselle Public School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harrison Elementary School
Harrison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Roselle, NJ, part of Roselle Public School District, serving approximately 310 students in grades 1st-4th with a 8.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #975 of 2,466 schools in NJ. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harrison Elementary School
What grades does Harrison Elementary School serve?
Harrison Elementary School serves students in grades 1st through 4th.
How many students attend Harrison Elementary School?
Harrison Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 310 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary School is 8.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harrison Elementary School rank in NJ?
Harrison Elementary School ranks #975 of 2,466 schools in NJ.
What is Harrison Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrison Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrison Elementary School has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Harrison Elementary School a charter school?
No, Harrison Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrison Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Harrison Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrison Elementary School?
66.5% of students at Harrison 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 310
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Union County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.6%
- Phone
- (908) 298-2052
- Area population (ZIP 07203)
- 22,455
- Area average commute
- 31.8 min
- Area median age
- 39.8
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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. 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 NJSLA · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 NJSLA. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- State assessments · 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 07203; 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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