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Harrison Elementary School

3302 WESTERN AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46619

About Harrison Elementary School

Harrison Elementary School is located at 3302 W Western Avenue in South Bend within the urban setting of the West Side neighbourhood in the city. They serve students from grades PK-5 and enrolls approximately 601 students with a student-teacher ratio of 8:1. In math, 13% of students reached the proficient level or higher, while in reading, 6% achieved that level or above. The student population is made up of 49% female students and 51% male students. Harrison?????????? Elementary provides an environment that is both nurturing and welcoming where the staff are committed to the academic and social growth of every child, thus developing their self-confidence and preparing them for the future.

The school has the advantage of being situated in a low-income area where the average price of a house is almost $90,000; hence it is open to lots of families that are looking for affordable education. The parents highlight the hard-working staff, the strong community spirit, and the continuous progress making Harrison Elementary a school that is gradually making its way to the top of the best elementary schools in ??????????Indiana.

Harrison Elementary School Contact Information

Address

3302 WESTERN AVE, SOUTH BEND, IN 46619

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Phone

(574) 393-3000

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 13%
Reading 6%
State average proficiency is 13% in Math and 6% in Reading.
77
Full-time Teachers
8 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
601
Total Students
$41994
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 121 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
🏆
Led by competition winners
🎓
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: 7:30 AM - 2:30 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:15 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 6.6%
Asian 1%
Hispanic 50.6%
Black 36.7%
Two+ Races 5.7%
Native Am. 1%
White
6.6%
Asian
1%
Hispanic
50.6%
Black
36.7%
Two+ Races
5.7%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 601
51.5%
310 Female
48.5%
291 Male

Student Population

601 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 8 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Harrison Elementary School held a groundbreaking ceremony in September 2025 for a major construction project, which is expected to be completed by August 2027.

FAQ

Q1. How does Harrison Elementary spark curiosity and wonder in young learners?

Ans. Curiosity grows through hands-on exploration, classroom science stations, and themed inquiry days.

Q2. What makes the atmosphere at Harrison Elementary so welcoming?

Ans. The warmth culture is a major factor, teachers individually greet every student each day and even small victories are celebrated together.

Q3. How does the school support parents in engaging with learning at home?

Ans. Workshops and take-home activity kits give parents practical ways to reinforce school concepts.

Q4. How is responsibility instilled in students?

Ans. Responsibility is taught through student-led routines, such as managing classroom jobs and goal journals.

Q5. How does Harrison Elementary recognize kindness and good character?

Ans. “Kind Kids” program features caring deeds through giving recognition and badges of good ??????????character.

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

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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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