This will be my kids third year at Harrisburg Elementary. I cannot say enough good things about the teachers they have had, especially my son with special needs (pdd-nos). I don't know if the staff chose the perfect teachers for him or it was just luck, but these teachers have been so compassionate
... Read more and wonderful. It is safe and my kids are happy. I wouldn't take them out of Harrisburg Elementary even if I won the lottery and could afford private school. Read less
Posted by a parent on 08/29/09
For the most part, great teachers, disappointing administration, especially in the area of supporting special needs children.
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Posted by a parent on 03/05/09
Our Daughter has been at Harrisburg for 4 years and we have been impressed with the caring teachers. We like that if your child has a problem in an area they will send home extra work to work with them on rather then just tell you and then you need to find the extra work yourself. The involvement in
... Read more the school is wonderful and extra programs for the kids to get involved in at no cost to the parents. We highly encourage any people considering private schoool to at least consider harrisburg elementary. Read less
Posted by a parent on 10/14/08
We have been so pleased with HES - They are very involved with our daughter from beginning to end - At first we thought paying extra for the private school was the only way to get her the quality education we desired - but then we moved to Harrisburg and couldn't be happier. I took a WAH job to be more
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Posted by a parent on 08/11/08
Great school, the class size is incorrect though. My child was in a class of 29 this year, I don't think any of the classes only have 16 children as posted on this site. Great teachers, not so great administration.
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Posted by a parent on 06/17/08
I think Harrisburg is the greatest, I'm so very glad I moved to this area my grand-daughter have never been so happy, the teachers are the greatest.
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Posted by a parent on 04/29/08
I have found that if your child does not fit into 'their' mold, they are not very understanding. Especially the principal. They need to give kids more time to be a kid.
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Posted by a parent on 08/31/07
All the benefits of a private school but it's public! I love the staff - very friendly - the teachers are very endearing and great to work with - my daughter went to the private school prior to coming and we were worried initially - but we love HES!!
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Posted by a parent on 08/21/07
What an absolutely fantastic school. Everything about this school is exceptional. The teachers are wonderful, caring, excellent instructors. Lots of communication between the parent and teachers. Teachers motivate and cater to child's needs whether in assisting child or in challenging a child's abilities.
... Read more Many parent volunteers everywhere. New facility, computers, everything is so great. They really encourage parent involvement (eg. have lunch w/your child any day, Daddy Daughter Dance, Mommy Son Sport Event, Family Night etc.) PTA is extremely active and raised over $70K last year (= lots more money for extra programs, resources, materials). Lots of extracurricular activities (chess club, skip rope, spanish club etc.)LOVE LOVE LOVE this school and this small town, family oriented community. HES is the envy of other schools. At HES you're getting a private school education in a publicschool. My child has thrived here. I thank my lucky stars we picked to live in Harrisburg. Read less
Posted by a parent on 03/19/07
I have 2 dd's at Harrisburg Elem. I cannot say enough good things about the quality of education my girls are receiving, and the quality of teachers they have. The PTA at Harrisburg elementary is always very involved, and one of their fundraisers last year raised over $30,000 for the school alone.
... Read more This is a great school in a great family oriented community. Everyone should be so lucky to have a school like this for their kids to attend. I am at the school quite often, and there are always parent volunteers in the classrooms, lunch rooms, and library. They encourage parents to come in and read to the classes too. There is nothing quite like this fantastic school in this fantastic small town. Read less
* In 2007-2008 North Carolina used End-of-Grade (EOG) tests to assess students in grades 3 through 8 in reading and math. The EOG tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of North Carolina. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level on the tests.
Student enrollment:
1,001
Students per teacher:
15
Full-time teachers:
68
Number of classrooms:
28
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Harrisburg schools — Harrisburg Elementary School is located at 3900 Stallings Rd, Harrisburg NC 28075. 3900 Stallings Rd is in the 28075 ZIP code in Harrisburg, NC The school district for Harrisburg Elementary School is the Cabarrus County School District. Harrisburg Elementary School is a Public school that serves grade levels K - 5.
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