David A. Harrison Elementary

pgs.k12.va.us

630 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

David A. Harrison Elementary School, located in Disputanta, Virginia, serves as a primary educational institution within the Prince George County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills, character development, and student engagement. It typically serves students from pre-kindergarten through the early elementary grades, acting as a central hub for families in the surrounding area.

The school is known for its commitment to academic growth and community involvement, often focusing on small-group instruction and personalized learning to meet the diverse needs of its student population. Beyond the standard curriculum, David A. Harrison Elementary places a strong emphasis on creating a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages positive behavior and social-emotional learning. By maintaining close ties with the local Disputanta community, the school strives to prepare its young learners for success as they transition to higher grade levels within the district.

630

Total Students

43.0

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

64.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for David A. Harrison Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	292
Hispanic	157
Black	115
Asian	7
Two or More	53
Pacific Islander	6

White
292 (46.3%)
Hispanic
157 (24.9%)
Black
115 (18.3%)
Two or More
53 (8.4%)
Asian
7 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.0%)

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:	Prince George County Public Schools
Phone:	(804)991-2242
Website:	http://pgs.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	630
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	283
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	120

* 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 47

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 99

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 91

Grade 4 102

Grade 5 96