Enrollment
738
Washington · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
38.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
19.4:1
vs 17.6:1 Washington avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
48.1%
vs 45.0% Washington avg
+7% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How General William H. Harrison Preparatory School compares with Washington and U.S. medians
What stands out at General William H. Harrison Preparatory School
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School is a large combined-grade school in Lakewood, Washington, enrolling 738 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 19.4:1 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 48.1% lands close to the Washington typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 738 puts it in the larger third of Washington schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 2,394 scored Washington schools.
Against 338 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #91.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (40%) and White (30%) (diversity index 72/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 369 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
12.7% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 20.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lakewood's public schools, it stands alongside Four Heroes Elementary (541 students): General William H. Harrison Preparatory School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (19.4:1 vs 14.2:1).
Clover Park School District also operates Clover Park High School (1,161 students) and Lakes High School (1,158 students) alongside General William H. Harrison Preparatory 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 General William H. Harrison Preparatory School compares
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,376
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $19,487
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Clover Park School District, which includes General William H. Harrison Preparatory School.
$17,376
Per student
-11%
vs Washington
Avg $19,487
+5%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.7%
State 65.9%
Federal 20.3%
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 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
- 1,161
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- 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
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Washington, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~738 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~19.4:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is General William H. Harrison Preparatory School a good school?
General William H. Harrison Preparatory School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Washington 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 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.
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