- Enrollment
- 371
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Benton, AR
Harmony Grove Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harmony Grove Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050732000661
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmony Grove Middle School earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 7
- elementary schools in Benton · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.5:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 29.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmony Grove Middle School has class sizes larger than 83% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Grove Middle School ranks #4 of 7 elementary schools in Benton, AR.
School address
District: Harmony Grove School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050732000661 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Harmony Grove Middle School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 16.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 050732000661 · Benton, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
298 enr · 17.5:1 · 29.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Westbrook Elementary School (371 students)
Harmony Grove Middle School held near 269 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 17.9 → 16.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Harmony Grove Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Westbrook Elem
Westbrook Elementary School
371 students
- Harmony Grove
Harmony Grove High School
312 students
- This school
Harmony Grove Middle School
298 students
- Harmony Grove
Harmony Grove Junior High School
288 students
What this shows Harmony Grove Middle School reports 298 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harmony Grove Middle School compares
Harmony Grove Middle 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 | 17.5:1 | ▲ 29% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.0% | ▼ 51% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 298 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.5:1
Leaner classes than 27% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
298
Bigger than 32% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 51% 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
17.5:1
students per teacher
- 29% above state mean
Top 83% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 17% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors0.8 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Hispanic or Latino 5.0%
African American 2.7%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Harmony Grove Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westbrook Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony Grove High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony Grove Junior High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmony Grove Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 312
- Students per teacher
- 6:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 288
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
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 (~298 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harmony Grove Middle School
How many students attend Harmony Grove Middle School?
Harmony Grove Middle School has 298 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Benton, AR. CCD year-over-year: 269 (2022-23) → 269 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Grove Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Grove Middle School is 17.5:1, which is 29% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harmony Grove Middle School?
29.0% of students at Harmony Grove Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmony Grove Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harmony Grove Middle School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Benton, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony Grove Middle School?
Harmony Grove Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Benton?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Grove Middle School ranks #4 of 7 elementary 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 elementary schools in Benton on the city page.
What other schools are in Harmony Grove School District?
Besides Harmony Grove Middle School, Harmony Grove School District also operates Westbrook Elementary School (371 students), Harmony Grove High School (312 students), and Harmony Grove Junior High School (288 students). See the Harmony Grove School District district page for the complete list.