- Enrollment
- 402
- Students per teacher
- 7.1:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-52 students YoY
Harmony Grove Elem. School shrank from 465 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-11.2%).
Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-52 students YoY 050729000442 · Camden, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
425 enr · 17:1 · 31.6% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Harmony Grove High School (402 students)
Harmony Grove Elem. School shrank from 465 students in 2022-23 to 413 in 2023-24 (-11.2%). Teacher FTE added 25.4 → 26.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Harmony Grove Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harmony Grove Elem. School
425 students
- Harmony Grove
Harmony Grove High School
402 students
- Sparkman Eleme 27
Sparkman Elementary School
27 students
What this shows Harmony Grove Elem. School reports 425 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harmony Grove Elem. School compares
Harmony Grove Elem. School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,801
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Harmony Grove School District reports $11,801 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 27
- Students per teacher
- 3.9:1
- Resource Index
- 84/100
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 (~425 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 465 (2022-23) → 413 (2023-24), down 52.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.