Enrollment
403
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Dayton, OH
Harman Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harman Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 390445801466
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 73
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harman Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools.
- #2 of 31
- elementary schools in Dayton · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.9:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 1.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harman Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 72% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harman Elementary School ranks #2 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH.
School address
Teachers (FTE)
27.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
1.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-97% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harman Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harman Elementary School
Harman Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Dayton, Ohio, enrolling 403 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.9:1 puts it in the smaller third of Ohio schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 1.0% free-meal eligibility runs 97% below the Ohio average.
With 403 students, its enrollment sits close to the Ohio median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,574 Ohio schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 195 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (82% of enrollment) (diversity index 32/100).
10.9% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Dayton's elementary schools, it stands alongside Deca Prep (950 students): Harman Elementary School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (14.9:1 vs 14.8:1).
Oakwood City also operates Oakwood High School (656 students) and Smith Elementary School (494 students) alongside Harman 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 Harman Elementary School compares
Harman 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 | 14.9:1 | ▼ 18% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 1.0% | ▼ 97% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 403 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
403
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
1.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 97% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 18% below state mean
Top 28% in Ohio - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.9%
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
$14,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 82.1%
Two or More 7.9%
Asian 4.5%
Hispanic or Latino 4.0%
African American 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: White at 82.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 31.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 31.6, Harman Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oakwood City, which includes Harman Elementary School.
$14,569
Per student
-1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 71.3%
State 25.0%
Federal 3.7%
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 Harman Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakwood High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smith Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oakwood Junior High School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harman Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students per teacher
- 21.9:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 319
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 65/100
- Enrollment
- 130
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar elementary schools in Dayton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Deca Prep
Standard public school
950 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Pathway School of Discovery
Standard public school
843 students
Emerson Academy
Standard public school
674 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
Smith Middle School
Standard public school
642 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
North Dayton School of Science & Discovery
Standard public school
586 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Dayton Leadership Academies-Dayton View Campus
Standard public school
552 students 22.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary 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 (~403 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Harman Elementary School
How many students attend Harman Elementary School?
Harman Elementary School has 403 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Dayton, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harman Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harman Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 18% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 5% 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 Harman Elementary School?
1.0% of students at Harman Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harman Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harman Elementary School is White at 82.1% of enrollment, in Dayton, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harman Elementary School?
Harman Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Harman Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Dayton?
By Resource Investment Index, Harman Elementary School ranks #2 of 31 elementary schools in Dayton, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Dayton on the city page.
Is Harman Elementary School a good school?
Harman Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% 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 Oakwood City?
Besides Harman Elementary School, Oakwood City also operates Oakwood High School (656 students), Smith Elementary School (494 students), and Oakwood Junior High School (319 students). See the Oakwood City district page for the complete list.
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