- Enrollment
- 1,319
- Students per teacher
- 22.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Saint Clair Shores, MI
Harmon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harmon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 262088005758
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 8
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmon Elementary School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #1 of 4
- elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 17.6:1
- students per teacher
- 50.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmon Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmon Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI.
School address
District: Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) · Michigan
NCES ID 262088005758 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Harmon Elementary School shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-9.8%).
Teacher FTE held 18.3 → 18.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 262088005758 · Saint Clair Shores, MI Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
317 enr · 17.6:1 · 50.6% lunch · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakeview High School (1,319 students)
Harmon Elementary School shrank from 348 students in 2022-23 to 314 in 2023-24 (-9.8%). Teacher FTE held 18.3 → 18.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Harmon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakeview High
Lakeview High School
1,319 students
- Jefferson Midd
Jefferson Middle School
990 students
- Princeton Elem
Princeton Elementary School
652 students
- Greenwood Elem 430
Greenwood Elementary School
430 students
- Ardmore Elemen 370
Ardmore Elementary School
370 students
- This school 317
Harmon Elementary School
317 students
What this shows Harmon Elementary School reports 317 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harmon Elementary School compares
Harmon Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.6:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.6% | ▼ 7% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 317 | top 56% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.6:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
317
Bigger than 35% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.6:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Michigan - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
36.9%
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
$13,589
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 58.0%
African American 21.8%
Two or More 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.0%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.3, Harmon Elementary School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) reports $13,589 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harmon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Princeton Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Greenwood Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ardmore Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 990
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 9/100
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
- Enrollment
- 430
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~317 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harmon Elementary School
How many students attend Harmon Elementary School?
Harmon Elementary School has 317 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Saint Clair Shores, MI. CCD year-over-year: 348 (2022-23) → 314 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmon Elementary School is 17.6:1, which is 1% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 12% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harmon Elementary School?
50.6% of students at Harmon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harmon Elementary School is White at 58.0% of enrollment, in Saint Clair Shores, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmon Elementary School?
Harmon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower 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 Harmon Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmon Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Saint Clair Shores on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb)?
Besides Harmon Elementary School, Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) also operates Lakeview High School (1,319 students), Jefferson Middle School (990 students), and Princeton Elementary School (652 students). See the Lakeview Public Schools (Macomb) district page for the complete list.