Excellent
#59 of 1,176 schools in SC
Top 5% in state
Harrisburg Elementary
Elementary School · Lancaster 01 · Indian Land, SC
A Lancaster 01 elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 4th.
10251 Harrisburg Road, Indian Land, SC 29707
- Math 71% proficient (2022)
- Reading 73% proficient (2022)
- 16:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harrisburg Elementary score 72% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. SC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 20 points across the 9-year record (2014–2022) and has held near 72% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from SC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harrisburg Elementary 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 Charlotte map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 22Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated1,337/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$117,609
Median home value
$439,400
Median rent
$1,687/mo
College educated
50.6%
Homeownership
92.8%
Poverty rate
4.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 29707; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elon Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 1.2 mi | 822 | Compare → |
| Ballantyne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.4 mi | 989 | Compare → |
| Hawk Ridge ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | PK–5 | 2.8 mi | 801 | Compare → |
| Fort Mill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | PK–5 | 3.1 mi | 715 | 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.
Lancaster 01
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #1 of 22
- District spending per student
- $12,216NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harrisburg Elementary is listed in Lancaster 01; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harrisburg Elementary
Harrisburg Elementary is a public elementary school in Indian Land, SC, part of Lancaster 01, serving approximately 1,138 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #59 of 1,176 schools in SC. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harrisburg Elementary
What grades does Harrisburg Elementary serve?
Harrisburg Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.
How many students attend Harrisburg Elementary?
Harrisburg Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 1,138 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Elementary is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harrisburg Elementary rank in SC?
Harrisburg Elementary ranks #59 of 1,176 schools in SC.
What is Harrisburg Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Harrisburg Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 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 Harrisburg Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harrisburg Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Harrisburg Elementary a charter school?
No, Harrisburg Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harrisburg Elementary a Title I school?
No, Harrisburg Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harrisburg Elementary?
21.6% of students at Harrisburg 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 – 4th
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 71
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Lancaster County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.8%
- Phone
- (803) 283-8484
- Area population (ZIP 29707)
- 35,224
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
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 · 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.
- 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 29707; 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, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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