- Enrollment
- 1,869
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Vancouver, WA
Harney Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harney Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 54/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 530927001564
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 40
📋 Attendance 68
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harney Elementary School earns 54/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Washington median.
- #3 of 21
- elementary schools in Vancouver · Resource Index
- 54
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 64.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Harney Elementary School has class sizes near the Washington median. Computed live against every Washington school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harney Elementary School ranks #3 of 21 elementary schools in Vancouver, WA.
School address
District: Vancouver School District · Washington
NCES ID 530927001564 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Harney Elementary School shrank from 521 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (-5.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 530927001564 · Vancouver, WA Elementary · MID · TRAD
538 enr · 15.8:1 · 64.3% lunch · RII 54
Nearest enrollment peer: Skyview High School (1,869 students)
Harney Elementary School shrank from 521 students in 2022-23 to 494 in 2023-24 (-5.2%). Teacher FTE lost 34.6 → 30.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Washington schools → · Find another →
Harney Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Skyview High S
Skyview High School
1,869 students
- Fort Vancouver
Fort Vancouver High School
1,507 students
- Hudson's Bay H
Hudson's Bay High School
1,197 students
- Columbia River
Columbia River High
1,138 students
- Mcloughlin Mid
Mcloughlin Middle School
849 students
- This school 538
Harney Elementary School
538 students
What this shows Harney Elementary School reports 538 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harney Elementary School compares
Harney Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Washington and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Washington | Washington avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.8:1 | ▼ 10% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.3% | ▲ 43% | 45.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 538 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
538
Bigger than 66% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% above the Washington average of 45.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 44% in Washington - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
12.8%
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
$17,999
per pupil, district-wide
- below Washington avg of $20,912
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.8 FTE
Per 299 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 18 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 50.9%
White 33.6%
Two or More 8.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 3.2%
African American 2.4%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Harney Elementary School is more mixed than the Washington school average of 53.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Vancouver School District reports $17,999 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harney Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skyview High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Fort Vancouver High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hudson's Bay High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Columbia River High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcloughlin Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harney Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,507
- Students per teacher
- 19.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 1,197
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
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 (~538 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harney Elementary School
How many students attend Harney Elementary School?
Harney Elementary School has 538 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Vancouver, WA. CCD year-over-year: 521 (2022-23) → 494 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harney Elementary School is 15.8:1, which is 10% lower than the Washington average of 17.6:1 and 1% higher 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 Harney Elementary School?
64.3% of students at Harney Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Washington average of 45.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harney Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harney Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 50.9% of enrollment, in Vancouver, WA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harney Elementary School?
Harney Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 54/100 (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 Harney Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Vancouver?
By Resource Investment Index, Harney Elementary School ranks #3 of 21 elementary schools in Vancouver, WA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Vancouver on the city page.
What other schools are in Vancouver School District?
Besides Harney Elementary School, Vancouver School District also operates Skyview High School (1,869 students), Fort Vancouver High School (1,507 students), and Hudson's Bay High School (1,197 students). See the Vancouver School District district page for the complete list.