Enrollment
425
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camden, AR
Harmony Grove Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Harmony Grove Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050729000442
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmony Grove Elem. School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 31.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmony Grove Elem. School has class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Grove Elem. School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Camden, AR.
School address
District: Harmony Grove School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050729000442 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+25% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
31.6%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-47% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harmony Grove Elem. School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harmony Grove Elem. School
Harmony Grove Elem. School is a mid-sized combined-grade school in Camden, Arkansas, enrolling 425 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 17:1 puts it in the larger third of Arkansas schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 31.6% of students eligible for free meals.
With 425 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Among 221 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Arkansas schools statewide, it ranks #166, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (78%) and African American (16%) (diversity index 36/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 18.3% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Harmony Grove School District also operates Harmony Grove High School (402 students) and Sparkman Elementary School (27 students) alongside Harmony Grove Elem. 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 Harmony Grove Elem. School compares
Harmony Grove Elem. School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17:1 | ▲ 25% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.6% | ▼ 47% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 425 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
425
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
31.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 47% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 81% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.8%
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
$11,467
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,251
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
41
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.8 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 78.4%
African American 16.2%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.8, Harmony Grove Elem. School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harmony Grove School District, which includes Harmony Grove Elem. School.
$11,467
Per student
-6%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-31%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 59.1%
Federal 18.3%
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 Harmony Grove Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Grove High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sparkman Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmony Grove Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 3.9:1
- Resource Index
- 84/100
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~425 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Harmony Grove Elem. School
How many students attend Harmony Grove Elem. School?
Harmony Grove Elem. School has 425 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camden, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Grove Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Grove Elem. School is 17:1, which is 25% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harmony Grove Elem. School?
31.6% of students at Harmony Grove Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmony Grove Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Harmony Grove Elem. School is White at 78.4% of enrollment, in Camden, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony Grove Elem. School?
Harmony Grove Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Harmony Grove Elem. School rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Grove Elem. School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Camden, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Camden on the city page.
Is Harmony Grove Elem. School a good school?
Harmony Grove Elem. School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Arkansas 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 Harmony Grove School District?
Besides Harmony Grove Elem. School, Harmony Grove School District also operates Harmony Grove High School (402 students) and Sparkman Elementary School (27 students). See the Harmony Grove School District district page for the complete list.
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