- Enrollment
- 2,501
- Students per teacher
- 16.2:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Erie, PA
Harding Sch
Federal NCES profile for Harding Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 420930002009
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 25
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harding Sch earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Pennsylvania schools.
- #9 of 14
- schools in Erie · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.2:1
- students per teacher
- 100.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harding Sch has class sizes near the Pennsylvania median. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harding Sch ranks #9 of 14 schools in Erie, PA.
School address
District: Erie City Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420930002009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Harding Sch grew from 590 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (+14.9%).
Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+88 students YoY 420930002009 · Erie, PA Other · MID · TRAD
633 enr · 13.2:1 · 100.0% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Erie Hs (2,501 students)
Harding Sch grew from 590 students in 2022-23 to 678 in 2023-24 (+14.9%). Teacher FTE added 48.5 → 52.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
Harding Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Erie Hs
Erie Hs
2,501 students
- Woodrow Wilson 769
Woodrow Wilson Ms
769 students
- Northwest Pa C 750
Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy
750 students
- Strong Vincent 711
Strong Vincent Ms
711 students
- Pfeiffer-Burle 690
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
690 students
- This school 633
Harding Sch
633 students
What this shows Harding Sch reports 633 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harding Sch compares
Harding Sch is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.2:1 | ▼ 3% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 100.0% | ▲ 72% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 633 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.2:1
Leaner classes than 65% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
633
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
100.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% below state mean
Top 47% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 53% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
30.0%
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
$18,072
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 633 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 39.7%
Two or More 26.5%
African American 25.1%
Hispanic or Latino 4.4%
Asian 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.5%
Largest group: White at 39.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.6, Harding Sch is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Erie City Sd reports $18,072 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harding Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erie Hs | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Woodrow Wilson Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Strong Vincent Ms | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harding Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 769
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 711
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Similar other schools in Erie
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Pfeiffer-Burleigh Sch
Standard public school
690 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Perseus House Cs of Excellence
Standard public school
627 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Belle Valley El Sch
Standard public school
626 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Iroquois Jshs
Standard public school
560 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
Grover Cleveland El Sch
Standard public school
559 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Joanna Connell Sch
Standard public school
556 students 12.9:1 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 (~633 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harding Sch
How many students attend Harding Sch?
Harding Sch has 633 students enrolled. It is a public school in Erie, PA. CCD year-over-year: 590 (2022-23) → 678 (2023-24), up 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harding Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Harding Sch is 13.2:1, which is 3% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 16% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harding Sch?
100.0% of students at Harding Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harding Sch?
The largest demographic group at Harding Sch is White at 39.7% of enrollment, in Erie, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harding Sch?
Harding Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 Harding Sch rank among schools in Erie?
By Resource Investment Index, Harding Sch ranks #9 of 14 schools in Erie, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Erie on the city page.
What other schools are in Erie City Sd?
Besides Harding Sch, Erie City Sd also operates Erie Hs (2,501 students), Woodrow Wilson Ms (769 students), and Northwest Pa Collegiate Academy (750 students). See the Erie City Sd district page for the complete list.