- Enrollment
- 782
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · St Charles, MO
Harris Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Harris Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 292892001852
👥 S:T ratio 59
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harris Elem. earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Missouri schools.
- #8 of 9
- elementary schools in St Charles · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.2:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harris Elem. has class sizes smaller than 80% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harris Elem. ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in St Charles, MO.
School address
District: St. Charles R-Vi · Missouri
NCES ID 292892001852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-10 students YoY
Harris Elem. held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-10 students YoY 292892001852 · St Charles, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
408 enr · 10.2:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: St. Charles High (782 students)
Harris Elem. held near 398 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-10 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.0 → 37.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Harris Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- St. Charles Hi
St. Charles High
782 students
- Jefferson Inte
Jefferson Intermediate School
706 students
- Hardin Middle
Hardin Middle
676 students
- St. Charles We
St. Charles West High
645 students
- This school
Harris Elem.
408 students
- Monroe Elem.
Monroe Elem.
366 students
What this shows Harris Elem. reports 408 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harris Elem. compares
Harris Elem. held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.2:1 | ▼ 20% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 44% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 408 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.2:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
408
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 44% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.2:1
students per teacher
- 20% below state mean
Top 20% in Missouri - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$18,445
per pupil, district-wide
- above Missouri avg of $14,087
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 408 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
6
in-school suspensions + 8 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 60.0%
African American 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.9%
Asian 6.1%
Two or More 4.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 60.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 58.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 58.0, Harris Elem. is more mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for St. Charles R-Vi reports $18,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harris Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| St. Charles High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Intermediate School | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hardin Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| St. Charles West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Monroe Elem. | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harris Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 706
- Students per teacher
- 10.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 676
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 645
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 366
- Students per teacher
- 9.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~408 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harris Elem.
How many students attend Harris Elem.?
Harris Elem. has 408 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in St Charles, MO. CCD year-over-year: 408 (2022-23) → 398 (2023-24), nearly flat (-10).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Harris Elem. is 10.2:1, which is 20% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 35% 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 Harris Elem.?
26.0% of students at Harris Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harris Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Harris Elem. is White at 60.0% of enrollment, in St Charles, MO. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 58.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harris Elem.?
Harris Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (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 Harris Elem. rank among elementary schools in St Charles?
By Resource Investment Index, Harris Elem. ranks #8 of 9 elementary schools in St Charles, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in St Charles on the city page.
What other schools are in St. Charles R-Vi?
Besides Harris Elem., St. Charles R-Vi also operates St. Charles High (782 students), Jefferson Intermediate School (706 students), and Hardin Middle (676 students). See the St. Charles R-Vi district page for the complete list.