North Harrison Com School Corp

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Ramsey, Indiana - 4 schools

An equity score of 32/100 ranks North Harrison Com School Corp #301 of 373 districts in Indiana (state average 50). Derived live from how evenly resources are distributed across the district's schools.

At $10,618 per pupil, North Harrison Com School Corp ranks #319 of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending (Indiana districts). NCES F-33 finance data.

2,141
Total Enrollment
4
Schools
$10,618
Per-Pupil Spending
Combined, High
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

North Harrison Com School Corp operates 4 public schools serving 2,141 students, placing it among the smallest districts in Indiana. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 combined, 1 high, 1 middle schools, a small enough portfolio that most families will interact with nearly every campus in the district at some point. These enrollment and school figures come from the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 release, and the district is based in Harrison County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $10,618 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, in the lower half of 406 Indiana districts by per-pupil spending. See how Indiana compares in our national per-pupil spending analysis. The funding mix is 25.2% local, 62.4% state, and 12.4% federal, a state-revenue-heavy mix that insulates the district somewhat from local property-tax volatility, though it ties funding to state budget cycles. The district's equity score is 32/100, ranked #301 of 373 in Indiana against a state average of 50, notably less even than the typical district in the state for how evenly funding reaches its schools.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (2 AP courses district-wide), a 442:1 student-counselor ratio, above both the ASCA benchmark and the roughly 408:1 national average, and 19.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 94.5% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American across the district's schools. Its most demographically mixed campus is North Harrison High School, with a diversity index of 12.4/100.

Its largest campus is North Harrison High School, enrolling 616 students (30% of the district's total enrollment).

North Harrison High School accounts for 28.8% of all North Harrison Com School Corp student enrollment

That dominant concentration means North Harrison Com School Corp-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

North Harrison Com School Corp student-counselor ratio is 442:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment, districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

North Harrison Com School Corp chronic absenteeism rate is 19.3% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason, illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within North Harrison Com School Corp is typically wider than the North Harrison Com School Corp-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

12.4%
Federal
62.4%
State
25.2%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
301 / 373
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 4 schools in North Harrison Com School Corp.

White 94.5%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Multiracial 2.2%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Student-body diversity

Average diversity index 10.5/100

Average Simpson diversity index across North Harrison Com School Corp's schools, below the Indiana average of 39.0.

Most mixed schools

  1. 1 North Harrison High School 12.4
  2. 2 Morgan Elementary School 10.1
  3. 3 North Harrison Elementary School 10.0
  4. 4 North Harrison Middle School 9.7

Programs & Resources

1 / 4
Schools with AP
2 AP courses total
442:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
19.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in North Harrison Com School Corp

School Enrollment
North Harrison High School
616
North Harrison Elementary School
562
North Harrison Middle School
456
Morgan Elementary School
442

How North Harrison Com School Corp Compares to Similar-Size Districts

The Indiana districts closest to this one in total enrollment.

District Enrollment Spending Funding Mix
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Lawrenceburg Community School Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
North Spencer County Sch Corp Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
South Gibson School Corporation Similar size Similar spending Similar funding mix
Fairfield Community Schools Similar size Similar spending More locally funded

Comparisons are relative to North Harrison Com School Corp's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data and the F-33 Finance Survey.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in North Harrison Com School Corp?

North Harrison Com School Corp has 4 schools, including 1 high, 2 combined, 1 middle. Total enrollment is 2,141 students.

How much does North Harrison Com School Corp spend per student?

North Harrison Com School Corp spends $10,618 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #301 in Indiana.

What is the demographic composition of North Harrison Com School Corp?

North Harrison Com School Corp students are 94.5% White, 2.2% Hispanic or Latino, 0.5% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for North Harrison Com School Corp?

North Harrison Com School Corp has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #301 out of 373 districts in Indiana.