Robert M Larson Elementary School

Harrison Community Schools
455 W SPRUCE ST
HARRISON, MI 48625
582 Students
Elementary School K - 5th
School Overview
Robert M. Larson Elementary School is a public institution located in Harrison, Michigan, serving as a key component of the Harrison Community Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills while promoting the social and emotional development of its young students. By prioritizing a well-rounded curriculum, the staff strives to prepare children for future academic success while maintaining strong connections with the local Harrison community.

As part of the broader district mission, the school focuses on creating inclusive classrooms where students are encouraged to engage actively in their education. Through a combination of traditional instruction, modern educational resources, and a commitment to student safety, Robert M. Larson Elementary provides a structured setting designed to meet the diverse needs of its student body. Parents and community members can access further details regarding school policies, academic calendars, and district news through the official Harrison Community Schools website at [harrisonschools.com](http://www.harrisonschools.com).
582
Total Students
36.4
Full-Time Teachers
16.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
83.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    543 (93.3%)
  • Two or More
    20 (3.4%)
  • Hispanic
    14 (2.4%)
  • Black
    3 (0.5%)
  • American Indian
    2 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Harrison Community Schools
Phone: (989)539-3259
Website: http://www.harrisonschools.com
Grade Range: K - 5th
Total Students: 582
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 36.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 16.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 457
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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
Kindergarten 96
Grade 1 97
Grade 2 110
Grade 3 105
Grade 4 93
Grade 5 81
Gender Ratio