- Enrollment
- 311
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 24/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harris, MI
Bark Riverharris Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Bark Riverharris Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 260402004089
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 50
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bark Riverharris Elementary School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools.
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.5:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 44.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 410
- students enrolled
Bark Riverharris Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Bark River-Harris School District · Michigan
NCES ID 260402004089 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
Bark Riverharris Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 24.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 260402004089 · Harris, MI Other · SMALL · TRAD
410 enr · 19.5:1 · 44.3% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School (311 students)
Bark Riverharris Elementary School held near 411 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.5 → 24.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
How Bark Riverharris Elementary School compares
Bark Riverharris Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.5:1 | ▲ 11% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.3% | ▼ 18% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 410 | top 40% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.5:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
410
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
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
19.5:1
students per teacher
- 11% above state mean
Top 76% in Michigan - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
20.2%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,025
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that 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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 21.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 21.4, Bark Riverharris Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Bark River-Harris School District reports $13,025 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bark Riverharris Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bark Riverharris Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~410 students)
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 public school in Harris, MI. CCD year-over-year: 393 (2022-23) → 411 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bark Riverharris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Bark Riverharris Elementary School is 19.5:1, which is 11% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
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% of enrollment, in Harris, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bark Riverharris Elementary School?
Bark Riverharris Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
What other schools are in Bark River-Harris School District?
Besides Bark Riverharris Elementary School, Bark River-Harris School District also operates Bark Riverharris Jrsr High School (311 students). See the Bark River-Harris School District district page for the complete list.