- Enrollment
- 2,992
- Students per teacher
- 23:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Mesa, AZ
Harris Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harris Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040340001537
👥 S:T ratio 60
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harris Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Arizona schools.
- #13 of 70
- schools in Mesa · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.1:1
- small classes for Arizona
- 62.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harris Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 92% of Arizona schools. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harris Elementary School ranks #13 of 70 schools in Mesa, AZ.
School address
District: Gilbert Unified District (4239) · Arizona
NCES ID 040340001537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-2 students YoY
Harris Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-2 students YoY 040340001537 · Mesa, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
383 enr · 10.1:1 · 62.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Highland High School (2,992 students)
Harris Elementary School held near 382 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 38.0 → 39.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Harris Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Highland High
Highland High School
2,992 students
- Gilbert High S
Gilbert High School
2,418 students
- Desert Ridge H
Desert Ridge High
2,103 students
- Campo Verde Hi
Campo Verde High School
1,863 students
- Mesquite High
Mesquite High School
1,303 students
- This school 383
Harris Elementary School
383 students
What this shows Harris Elementary School reports 383 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harris Elementary School compares
Harris Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.1:1 | ▼ 41% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 62.8% | ▲ 30% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 383 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.1:1
Leaner classes than 88% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
383
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
62.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.1:1
students per teacher
- 41% below state mean
Top 8% in Arizona - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
48.0%
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
$10,928
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
17
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.1%
White 25.6%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.9, Harris Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Gilbert Unified District (4239) reports $10,928 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harris Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Highland High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Gilbert High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Desert Ridge High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Campo Verde High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mesquite High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harris Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,418
- Students per teacher
- 21.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,103
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,863
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,303
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~383 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harris Elementary School
How many students attend Harris Elementary School?
Harris Elementary School has 383 students enrolled. It is a public school in Mesa, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 384 (2022-23) → 382 (2023-24), nearly flat (-2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harris Elementary School is 10.1:1, which is 41% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 36% 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 Elementary School?
62.8% of students at Harris Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harris Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harris Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment, in Mesa, AZ. 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 Harris Elementary School?
Harris Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harris Elementary School rank among schools in Mesa?
By Resource Investment Index, Harris Elementary School ranks #13 of 70 schools in Mesa, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Mesa on the city page.
What other schools are in Gilbert Unified District (4239)?
Besides Harris Elementary School, Gilbert Unified District (4239) also operates Highland High School (2,992 students), Gilbert High School (2,418 students), and Desert Ridge High (2,103 students). See the Gilbert Unified District (4239) district page for the complete list.