At a glance
Reported students
850
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
53.03
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
North Carolina elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 1,460 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
792
Harrisburg Elementary: 850 reported students.
State peer staffing position
76th percentile
16:1 reported; state peer median 14.7:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 599
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Student–teacher ratio
- 13.3:1
What the reported data says about Harrisburg Elementary
Harrisburg Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in Harrisburg. It is one of 43 current school records connected to Cabarrus County Schools. NCES reports 850 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,460 elementary schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 458 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16:1, close to the North Carolina median of 14.7:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.8%) and Asian (26.8%). English learners represent 6.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.7%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Harrisburg Elementary
- 1How do the reported 16:1 student–teacher ratio and 53.03 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 6.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.7%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 21.1%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.4
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.4
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White42.8%
- Hispanic7.4%
- Black17.1%
- Asian26.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.5%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Cabarrus County Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Pitts School Road Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
885 reported students
Charles E Boger Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
895 reported students
Carl A Furr Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
782 reported students
Hickory Ridge Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
927 reported students
W R Odell Primary
Elementary · Grades KG–02
938 reported students
W M Irvin Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
760 reported students
Public schools near Harrisburg Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pitts School Road Elementary Elementary · Cabarrus County Schools | KG–05 | 885 | 1.7 mi |
| A.C.E. Academy Elementary · Charter · A.C.E. Academy | KG–08 | 421 | 2 mi |
| Hickory Ridge Elementary Elementary · Cabarrus County Schools | KG–05 | 927 | 2.4 mi |
| Rocky River Elementary Elementary · Cabarrus County Schools | PK–05 | 652 | 2.9 mi |
| Patriots Elementary Elementary · Cabarrus County Schools | KG–05 | 636 | 3.2 mi |
| Wolf Meadow Elementary Elementary · Cabarrus County Schools | KG–05 | 655 | 4.1 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Harrisburg Elementary
What grades does Harrisburg Elementary serve?
Harrisburg Elementary reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Cabarrus County Schools.
How many students attend Harrisburg Elementary?
Harrisburg Elementary reported 850 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 1,460 North Carolina elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 599 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Harrisburg Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 16:1, based on 850 students and 53.03 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.7:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Harrisburg Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Harrisburg Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Cabarrus County Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Harrisburg Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
21.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Harrisburg Elementary in?
Harrisburg Elementary is part of Cabarrus County Schools, based in Concord, NC, which operates 43 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Harrisburg Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Pitts School Road Elementary (1.7 mi), A.C.E. Academy (2 mi), Hickory Ridge Elementary (2.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.