- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Benton, 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 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 050732000444
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 38
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmony Grove High School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Arkansas schools.
- #1 of 13
- public schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 19.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmony Grove High School has class sizes smaller than 93% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Grove High School ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Benton, AR.
School address
District: Harmony Grove School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050732000444 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Harmony Grove High School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 51.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 050732000444 · Benton, AR High · SMALL · TRAD
312 enr · 6:1 · 19.7% lunch · RII 61
Nearest enrollment peer: Westbrook Elementary School (371 students)
Harmony Grove High School held near 306 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 52.8 → 51.3 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
- Westbrook Elem
Westbrook Elementary School
371 students
- This school
Harmony Grove High School
312 students
- Harmony Grove
Harmony Grove Middle School
298 students
- Harmony Grove
Harmony Grove Junior High School
288 students
What this shows Harmony Grove High School reports 312 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 | 6:1 | ▼ 56% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 19.7% | ▼ 67% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 312 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
312
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
19.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 67% 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
6:1
students per teacher
- 56% below state mean
Top 7% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
15.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,605
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 312 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
18
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 5.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 90.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
African American 1.9%
Two or More 1.3%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: White at 90.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.4, Harmony Grove High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 4
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harmony Grove School District reports $10,605 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony Grove Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony Grove Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher 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
- 298
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
Nationwide high 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 (~312 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harmony Grove High School
How many students attend Harmony Grove High School?
Harmony Grove High School has 312 students enrolled. It is a high school in Benton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 299 (2022-23) → 306 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Grove High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Grove High School is 6:1, which is 56% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 62% 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?
19.7% 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 90.7% of enrollment, in Benton, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony Grove High School?
Harmony Grove High School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher 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 Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Grove High School ranks #1 of 13 public schools in Benton, 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 Benton on the city page.
What other schools are in Harmony Grove School District?
Besides Harmony Grove High School, Harmony Grove School District also operates Westbrook Elementary School (371 students), Harmony Grove Middle School (298 students), and Harmony Grove Junior High School (288 students). See the Harmony Grove School District district page for the complete list.