James H. Harrison Elementary

13200 Larchdale Rd
Laurel, MD 20708

www.pgcps.org/jameshharrison/

304 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

James H. Harrison Elementary School, located in Laurel, Maryland, is a public school serving students as part of the Prince George’s County Public Schools (PGCPS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and community engagement. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the faculty works to prepare students for future success, focusing on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking.

Beyond its academic curriculum, James H. Harrison Elementary places a strong value on inclusivity and student well-being. The school strives to create a collaborative atmosphere where teachers, parents, and the broader Laurel community work together to meet the diverse needs of their student population. Through various extracurricular activities and school initiatives, the institution seeks to cultivate a positive school culture that encourages students to become active, responsible, and lifelong learners.

304

Total Students

30.3

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James H. Harrison Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	175
Black	98
Asian	11
Two or More	9
American Indian	2

Hispanic
175 (57.6%)
Black
98 (32.2%)
Asian
11 (3.6%)
White
9 (3.0%)
Two or More
9 (3.0%)
American Indian
2 (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:	Prince George's County Public Schools
Phone:	(301)497-3650
Website:	http://www.pgcps.org/jameshharrison/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	304
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	266
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 13

Kindergarten 45

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 43