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Harrison School

920 Field Avenue
Canon City, CO 81212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 489 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Harrison School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 31% (which is lower than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50% in CO
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Harrison School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Harrison School's student population of 489 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
489 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Learning for Life!
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Harrison School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harrison School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CO)
#1271 out of 1748 schools
(Bottom 50%)
17%
33%
31%
45%
(20-21)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
17%
36%
Black
1%
5%
White
76%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.40
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
<Âé¶¹¹û¶³´«Ã½ class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harrison School's ranking?
Harrison School is ranked #1271 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Harrison School often compared to?
Harrison Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mount View Core Knowledge Charter School, Canon Exploratory School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 31% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Harrison School?
489 students attend Harrison School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Harrison School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harrison School?
Harrison School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harrison School offer ?
Harrison School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harrison School part of?
Harrison School is part of Fremont Re-1 School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 489 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 17% (Btm 50%)
  • : 31% (Btm 50%)
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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