- Enrollment
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakewood, WA
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
Federal NCES profile for General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 530141003000
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 26
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools.
- #4 of 14
- schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.4:1
- large classes for Washington
- 48.1%
- free-lunch eligible
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School has class sizes larger than 75% of Washington schools. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, General William H. Harrison Preparatory School ranks #4 of 14 schools in Lakewood, WA.
School address
District: Clover Park School District · Washington
NCES ID 530141003000 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+18 students YoY
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+18 students YoY 530141003000 · Lakewood, WA Other · MID · TRAD
738 enr · 19.4:1 · 48.1% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Clover Park High School (1,161 students)
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School held near 745 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+18 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Clover Park Hi
Clover Park High School
1,161 students
- Lakes High Sch
Lakes High School
1,158 students
- Thomas Middle
Thomas Middle School
934 students
- This school
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
738 students
- Rainier Elemen
Rainier Elementary School
576 students
- Hillside Eleme
Hillside Elementary School
567 students
What this shows General William H. Harrison Preparatory School reports 738 students on the CCD universe file.
How General William H. Harrison Preparatory School compares
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.4:1 | ▲ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.1% | ▲ 7% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 738 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.4:1
Leaner classes than 18% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
738
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.4:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Washington - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,263
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 369 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 68 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.0%
White 29.9%
Two or More 12.3%
African American 9.9%
Asian 5.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.3, General William H. Harrison Preparatory School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Clover Park School District reports $19,263 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How General William H. Harrison Preparatory School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clover Park High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Lakes High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Thomas Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Rainier Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hillside Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to General William H. Harrison Preparatory School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,158
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 934
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar other schools in Lakewood
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Four Heroes Elementary
Standard public school
541 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Lakeview Hope Academy
Standard public school
540 students 13.8:1 students per teacher
Lake Louise Elementary School
Standard public school
450 students 15:1 students per teacher
Tyee Park Elementary School
Standard public school
381 students 13.6:1 students per teacher
Idlewild Elementary School
Standard public school
380 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Park Lodge Elementary School
Standard public school
363 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
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 (~738 students)
Frequently asked questions about General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
How many students attend General William H. Harrison Preparatory School?
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School has 738 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakewood, WA. CCD year-over-year: 727 (2022-23) → 745 (2023-24), nearly flat (+18).
What is the student-teacher ratio at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School?
The student-teacher ratio at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School is 19.4:1, which is 10% higher than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 24% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School?
48.1% of students at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of General William H. Harrison Preparatory School?
The largest demographic group at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School is Hispanic or Latino at 40.0% of enrollment, in Lakewood, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for General William H. Harrison Preparatory School?
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical 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).
How does General William H. Harrison Preparatory School rank among schools in Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, General William H. Harrison Preparatory School ranks #4 of 14 schools in Lakewood, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Clover Park School District?
Besides General William H. Harrison Preparatory School, Clover Park School District also operates Clover Park High School (1,161 students), Lakes High School (1,158 students), and Thomas Middle School (934 students). See the Clover Park School District district page for the complete list.