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.
472
Total Students
37.2
Full-Time Teachers
12.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
71.0%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrison School
Demographic Student Count
White364
Hispanic80
Black4
Asian3
Two or More16
American Indian5
  • White
    364 (77.1%)
  • Hispanic
    80 (16.9%)
  • Two or More
    16 (3.4%)
  • American Indian
    5 (1.1%)
  • Black
    4 (0.8%)
  • Asian
    3 (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

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harrison School
Grade Student Count
Kindergarten55
Grade 144
Grade 251
Grade 338
Grade 449
Grade 560
Grade 663
Grade 754
Grade 858
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harrison School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female23048.7%
Male24251.3%