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#1040 of 1,226 schools in OR

Harrison Elementary School

Elementary School · South Lane Sd 45j3 · Cottage Grove, OR

A South Lane Sd 45j3 elementary school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1000 Taylor Ave, Cottage Grove, OR 97424

  • Math 34% vs OR 32% (2025)
  • Reading 36% vs OR 43% (2025)
  • 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.3Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency34.1% (2025 OSAS)
Reading/ELA Proficiency35.5% (2025 OSAS)
Math vs. State Avg+2.3 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-7.5 pts
Overall Proficiency35% (2025 OSAS, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2025 OSAS)
vs. Expected+3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment3.5Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio20.6:1
District spending per student$15,603
Chronic Absenteeism50.9%

Students at Harrison Elementary School score 35% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 OSAS proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. OR average.

Math Proficiency34%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
32%(2025 OSAS)
ELA Proficiency36%(2025 OSAS)
School
State
43%(2025 OSAS)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 9 points since 2020, reaching 35% in 2025.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
87%
ELA
87%
2010
Math
62%
ELA
87%
2011
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2012
Math
72%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
77%
ELA
77%
2014
Math
46%
ELA
52%
2015
Math
41%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
41%
ELA
48%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2019
Math
37%
ELA
49%
2020*
Math
15%
ELA
37%
2021*
Math
15%
ELA
37%
2022
Math
41%
ELA
43%
2025
Math
34%
ELA
36%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 57% (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 30 test records from OR state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

69.8%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

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.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 42Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High2,258/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Cottage Grove), 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

$71,985

Median home value

$349,700

Median rent

$1,012/mo

College educated

21.7%

Homeownership

69.2%

Poverty rate

12.5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 97424; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cottage Grove Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–80.2 mi16Compare →
Academy for Character EducationCharter · enrollment unverified6.4K–120.8 mi298Compare →
Bohemia Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified3.8K–51.0 mi410Compare →
Childs Way Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified7.7K–12Not available96Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

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

South Lane Sd 45j3

Schools in district
9
Rank in district
#5 of 9
District spending per student
$15,603NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Harrison Elementary School is listed in South Lane SD 45J3; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Harrison Elementary School

Harrison Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cottage Grove, OR, part of South Lane Sd 45j3, serving approximately 454 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 20.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,040 of 1,226 schools in OR. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% 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 Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Harrison Elementary School?

Harrison Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 454 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary School is 20.6:1. 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 OR?

Harrison Elementary School ranks #1,040 of 1,226 schools in OR.

What is Harrison Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?

Harrison Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 57% 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?

69.8% 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
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
454
Student-Teacher Ratio
20.6:1
Teachers (FTE)
22
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Lane County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
50.9%
Area population (ZIP 97424)
18,881
Area average commute
24.2 min
Area median age
43.3
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 OSAS · 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 OSAS · 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 97424; 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

About our data · How we calculate scores

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