- Enrollment
- 425
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Camden, AR
Harmony Grove High School
Federal NCES profile for Harmony Grove High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050729000443
👥 S:T ratio 72
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 20
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmony Grove High School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 6
- public schools in Camden · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 7.1:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmony Grove High School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Grove High School ranks #1 of 6 public schools in Camden, AR.
School address
District: Harmony Grove School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050729000443 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Harmony Grove High School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 57.7 → 63.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 050729000443 · Camden, AR Other · SMALL · TRAD
402 enr · 7.1:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Harmony Grove Elem. School (425 students)
Harmony Grove High School held near 421 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 57.7 → 63.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Harmony Grove High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harmony Grove
Harmony Grove Elem. School
425 students
- This school
Harmony Grove High School
402 students
- Sparkman Eleme 27
Sparkman Elementary School
27 students
What this shows Harmony Grove High School reports 402 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harmony Grove High School compares
Harmony Grove High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 7.1:1 | ▼ 48% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 56% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 402 | top 49% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
7.1:1
Leaner classes than 96% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
402
Bigger than 48% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 56% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
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
7.1:1
students per teacher
- 48% below state mean
Top 11% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 402 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 18.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 78.6%
African American 15.4%
Hispanic or Latino 3.2%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.7, Harmony Grove High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 3
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Grove Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sparkman Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmony Grove High 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 (~402 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harmony Grove High School
How many students attend Harmony Grove High School?
Harmony Grove High School has 402 students enrolled. It is a public school in Camden, AR. CCD year-over-year: 423 (2022-23) → 421 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Grove High School is 7.1:1, which is 48% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 55% 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 Harmony Grove High School?
25.8% of students at Harmony Grove High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmony Grove High School?
The largest demographic group at Harmony Grove High School is White at 78.6% of enrollment, in Camden, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony Grove High School?
Harmony Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Harmony Grove High School rank among public schools in Camden?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Grove High School ranks #1 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 High School, Harmony Grove School District also operates Harmony Grove Elem. School (425 students) and Sparkman Elementary School (27 students). See the Harmony Grove School District district page for the complete list.