Enrollment
410
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 260402004089
Bark Riverharris Elementary School — Harris, MI
Federal NCES profile for Bark Riverharris Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 31/100.
👥 Class size 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 50
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Bark River-Harris School District · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.7:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.3%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Bark Riverharris Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Bark Riverharris Elementary School reports 410 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 21.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.7:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 44.3% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 18% below the Michigan average and 14% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 410 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 20.2% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Bark River-Harris School District spends $12,821 per pupil district-wide, below the Michigan average of $15,842 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 10.7% from local sources (property taxes), 72.7% from the state, and 16.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F), calculated from 4 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Bark Riverharris Elementary School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 18% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 60% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
44.3%
free-lunch eligible
— 18% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 69% in Michigan — lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,821
per pupil, district-wide
— below Michigan avg of $15,842
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 410 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 410 Top 60% in Michigan — larger than 40% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 21.0
Students per teacher 18.7:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 44.3% -18% vs state
NCES ID 260402004089
Student demographics
White 88.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 10.7%
African American 0.5%
Two or More 0.5%
Hispanic or Latino 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.0% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 410:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 20.2%
In-school suspensions 4
Out-of-school suspensions 5
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Bark River-Harris School District, which includes Bark Riverharris Elementary School.
$12,821
Per student
-19%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 10.7%
State 72.7%
Federal 16.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
Similar other schools in Harris
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Educator & family resources
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Understanding NCES data
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Choose a school district
Eight signals that matter more than the overall ranking number.
How schools are funded
Title I, F-33, state aid formulas and what per-pupil spending really means.
Chronic absenteeism
Why missing 10% of school matters and how it varies by district.
Magnet vs charter vs traditional
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School discipline data
What CRDC suspension and expulsion records do and don't reveal.
Frequently asked questions about Bark Riverharris Elementary School
How many students attend Bark Riverharris Elementary School?
Bark Riverharris Elementary School has 410 students enrolled. It is a other school in HARRIS, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bark Riverharris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bark Riverharris Elementary School is 18.7:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bark Riverharris Elementary School?
44.3% of students at Bark Riverharris Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bark Riverharris Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Bark Riverharris Elementary School is White at 88.0%. The school serves a diverse student body in HARRIS, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bark Riverharris Elementary School?
Bark Riverharris Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (F) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.