Enrollment
909
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cincinnati, OH
C O Harrison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for C O Harrison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390473702868
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
C O Harrison Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools.
- #10 of 87
- schools in Cincinnati · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 21.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 31.4%
- free-lunch eligible
C O Harrison Elementary School has class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, C O Harrison Elementary School ranks #10 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH.
School address
District: Oak Hills Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473702868 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.4%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How C O Harrison Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at C O Harrison Elementary School
C O Harrison Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Cincinnati, Ohio, enrolling 909 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 21.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 31.4% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 92% of state schools at 909 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 364 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #52.
Its student body is led by White (74%) and African American (12%) (diversity index 43/100).
17.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Cincinnati's public schools, it stands alongside Walnut Hills High School (2,453 students): C O Harrison Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (21.6:1 vs 18:1).
Oak Hills Local also operates Oak Hills High School (2,255 students) and John Foster Dulles Elementary School (812 students) alongside C O Harrison Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How C O Harrison Elementary School compares
C O Harrison Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.6:1 | ▲ 19% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.4% | ▼ 1% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 909 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.6:1
Leaner classes than 11% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
909
Bigger than 89% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 1% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 84% in Ohio - lower ratio than 16% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
17.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,867
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 74.3%
African American 11.7%
Two or More 7.8%
Hispanic or Latino 5.7%
Asian 0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 74.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.5, C O Harrison Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oak Hills Local, which includes C O Harrison Elementary School.
$11,867
Per student
-19%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-28%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 49.6%
State 39.0%
Federal 11.4%
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.
How C O Harrison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hills High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| John Foster Dulles Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakdale Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rapid Run Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bridgetown Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to C O Harrison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,255
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 812
- Students per teacher
- 25.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 710
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 642
- Students per teacher
- 18.9:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Cincinnati
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Walnut Hills High School
Standard public school
2,453 students 18:1 students per teacher
Sycamore High School
Standard public school
1,678 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Western Hills University High School
Standard public school
1,342 students 21:1 students per teacher
Princeton Community Middle School
Standard public school
1,332 students 18.2:1 students per teacher
School for Creative and Performing Arts
Standard public school
1,300 students 16:1 students per teacher
Withrow University High School
Standard public school
1,300 students 15.5:1 students per teacher
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~909 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about C O Harrison Elementary School
How many students attend C O Harrison Elementary School?
C O Harrison Elementary School has 909 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at C O Harrison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at C O Harrison Elementary School is 21.6:1, which is 19% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 38% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at C O Harrison Elementary School?
31.4% of students at C O Harrison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of C O Harrison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at C O Harrison Elementary School is White at 74.3% of enrollment, in Cincinnati, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for C O Harrison Elementary School?
C O Harrison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does C O Harrison Elementary School rank among schools in Cincinnati?
By Resource Investment Index, C O Harrison Elementary School ranks #10 of 87 schools in Cincinnati, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cincinnati on the city page.
Is C O Harrison Elementary School a good school?
C O Harrison Elementary School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 84% of Ohio schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oak Hills Local?
Besides C O Harrison Elementary School, Oak Hills Local also operates Oak Hills High School (2,255 students), John Foster Dulles Elementary School (812 students), and Oakdale Elementary School (710 students). See the Oak Hills Local district page for the complete list.
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