Harris Hill Elementary School

4260 S Harris Hill Rd
Buffalo, NY 14221
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 463 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harris Hill Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New York for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the New York state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New York state average of 49%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New York state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the New York state average of 60% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20% in NY
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harris Hill Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New York for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Harris Hill Elementary School's student population of 463 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers

School Rankings

Harris Hill Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 4,346 schools in New York (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harris Hill Elementary School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NY)
#514 out of 4346 schools
(Top 20%)
80-84%
52%
65-69%
49%
≥95%
78%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
4%
10%
Hispanic
3%
30%
Black
3%
15%
White
87%
40%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
0.24
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Clarence Central School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harris Hill Elementary School's ranking?
Harris Hill Elementary School is ranked #514 out of 4,346 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in New York.
What schools are Harris Hill Elementary School often compared to?
Harris Hill Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Country Parkway Elementary School, Dodge Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% NY state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% NY state average).
How many students attend Harris Hill Elementary School?
463 students attend Harris Hill Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Harris Hill Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harris Hill Elementary School?
Harris Hill Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the New York state average of 11:1.
What grades does Harris Hill Elementary School offer ?
Harris Hill Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Harris Hill Elementary School part of?
Harris Hill Elementary School is part of Clarence Central School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 20%)
  • : ≥95% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NY Dept. of Education

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