Harrison School
472 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
School Overview
Harrison School, located in Cañon City, Colorado, is a dedicated educational institution operating under the Canon City School District RE-1. As a specialized facility, Harrison is best known for housing the district’s alternative education programs, including the Harrison School (an alternative high school) and the Mountain View Core Knowledge School (a K-8 program). The school serves as a vital resource for students who require a non-traditional learning environment, offering tailored academic pathways designed to help students overcome barriers to graduation and achieve their personal and professional goals.
The school places a strong emphasis on community, individualized support, and character development. By providing smaller class sizes and more personalized attention, Harrison School fosters a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and academic accountability. Through its commitment to a flexible and inclusive educational model, the school plays a significant role in the Canon City community by ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their unique learning needs or previous educational challenges.
The school places a strong emphasis on community, individualized support, and character development. By providing smaller class sizes and more personalized attention, Harrison School fosters a supportive atmosphere that encourages student engagement and academic accountability. Through its commitment to a flexible and inclusive educational model, the school plays a significant role in the Canon City community by ensuring that every student has the opportunity to succeed, regardless of their unique learning needs or previous educational challenges.
472
Total Students
37.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 364 |
| Hispanic | 80 |
| Black | 4 |
| Asian | 3 |
| Two or More | 16 |
| American Indian | 5 |
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White364 (77.1%)
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Hispanic80 (16.9%)
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Two or More16 (3.4%)
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American Indian5 (1.1%)
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Black4 (0.8%)
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Asian3 (0.6%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | Fremont Re-1 |
| Phone: | (719)276-5970 |
| Website: | http://harrison.canoncityschools.org/ |
| Grade Range: | K - 8th |
| Total Students: | 472 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 37.2 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 12.7 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 299 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 36 |
Grades Taught
Kindergarten
55
Grade 1
44
Grade 2
51
Grade 3
38
Grade 4
49
Grade 5
60
Grade 6
63
Grade 7
54
Grade 8
58
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 55 |
| Grade 1 | 44 |
| Grade 2 | 51 |
| Grade 3 | 38 |
| Grade 4 | 49 |
| Grade 5 | 60 |
| Grade 6 | 63 |
| Grade 7 | 54 |
| Grade 8 | 58 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 230 | 48.7% |
| Male | 242 | 51.3% |
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Charter School
250 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 8th
316 Students
Elementary School K - 8th
319 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
262 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
254 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
441 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th