Harrison Elem School

School Overview
Harrison Elementary School, located at 6809 McCullom Lake Road in Wonder Lake, Illinois, serves as a primary educational institution within the Harrison School District 36. The school is situated in a rural-residential community in McHenry County, providing a localized learning environment for students in the surrounding Wonder Lake area. It focuses on foundational education, typically catering to early childhood through elementary-aged students, and serves as a central hub for the local community’s academic and social development.

As a smaller district school, Harrison Elementary is generally recognized for its efforts to maintain a close-knit school culture, emphasizing personalized attention and strong communication between staff, students, and families. The curriculum is designed to meet Illinois state learning standards while often utilizing the school's geographical setting to engage students in a supportive, community-oriented atmosphere. For parents and community members, the school represents a focal point for the Wonder Lake region, prioritizing early academic achievement and the cultivation of essential social and developmental skills for its student body.
447
Total Students
39.5
Full-Time Teachers
11.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
N/A
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harrison Elem School
Demographic Student Count
White298
Hispanic112
Black10
Asian10
Two or More14
American Indian3
  • White
    298 (66.7%)
  • Hispanic
    112 (25.1%)
  • Two or More
    14 (3.1%)
  • Black
    10 (2.2%)
  • Asian
    10 (2.2%)
  • American Indian
    3 (0.7%)
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: Harrison SD 36
Phone: (815)653-2311
Website: http://www.hsd36.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 8th
Total Students: 447
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 39.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 0
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 41
Kindergarten 48
Grade 1 38
Grade 2 43
Grade 3 54
Grade 4 47
Grade 5 56
Grade 6 33
Grade 7 40
Grade 8 47

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harrison Elem School
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten41
Kindergarten48
Grade 138
Grade 243
Grade 354
Grade 447
Grade 556
Grade 633
Grade 740
Grade 847
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harrison Elem School
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female22349.9%
Male22450.1%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)