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Harrison Elementary School

1032 W 53RD ST, DAVENPORT, IA 52806

Top 10% School in Iowa

Ranked 39 of 183 in Iowa

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About Harrison Elementary School

Harrison Elementary School is a public K–6 school in Davenport, Iowa. It is known as one of the best elementary schools in Davenport because it has a welcoming and helpful learning environment. There are about 539 students at the school, and there is one teacher for every 15 students. About 51% of the students are from minority groups, such as Black and Hispanic students. Harrison Elementary does well in school, with about 73% of students good at math and 68% good at reading. Families looking for a good education in Davenport should choose this school because it offers programs like ESL, special education, and gifted education, and it focuses on social-emotional learning, fairness, and community involvement.

Harrison Elementary School Contact Information

Address

1032 W 53RD ST, DAVENPORT, IA 52806

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Phone

(563) 723-6500

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 73%
Reading 68%
State average proficiency is 73% in Math and 68% in Reading.
36
Full-time Teachers
15 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
539
Total Students
$71552
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 39 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Harrison Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
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STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:50 AM – 3:40 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:35 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 56.1%
Asian 2.6%
Hispanic 12%
Black 16.9%
Two+ Races 12.2%
Native Am. 1%
White
56.1%
Asian
2.6%
Hispanic
12%
Black
16.9%
Two+ Races
12.2%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 539
52%
280 Female
48%
259 Male

Student Population

539 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 15 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

509 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Harrison Elementary had a 94.2% attendance rate, and the Davenport Police and Fire Departments honored the best students for never missing a day of school.

Dr. Tia Stevens-Hicks is the new principal of Harrison for the 2025–26 school year. The Davenport Community School District chose her.

FAQ

Q1. What programs at Harrison Elementary help students learn how to deal with their emotions and social situations?

Ans. The school has counseling services, lessons in the classroom, and peer support programs to help students grow socially and emotionally.

Q2. Are there any extra or enrichment activities for students?

Ans. Yes, students can join after-school activities like art clubs, music programs, sports, and STEM-related activities.

Q3. What does Harrison Elementary do to help English Language Learners (ELL)?

Ans. The school offers specialized ELL instruction, language support services, and ways to connect with what students are learning in class.

Q4. Does Harrison Elementary work with other groups in the community?

Ans. Yes, the school works with groups in the area to set up volunteer programs, family events, and learning projects.

Q5. What steps are being taken to keep students safe?

Harrison Elementary uses safe entry points, staff supervision, safety drills, and programs to teach students how to behave.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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