- Enrollment
- 763
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Forest City, NC
Harris Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harris Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370408001645
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 13
📋 Attendance 2
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harris Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most North Carolina schools.
- #3 of 5
- schools in Forest City · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.6:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 99.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Harris Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 70% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harris Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Forest City, NC.
School address
District: Rutherford County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370408001645 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Harris Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 370408001645 · Forest City, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
434 enr · 13.6:1 · 99.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: R-S Central High School (763 students)
Harris Elementary School held near 440 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 32.3 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Harris Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- R-S Central Hi
R-S Central High School
763 students
- East Rutherfor
East Rutherford High School
623 students
- Chase High Sch
Chase High School
596 students
- Ellenboro Elem
Ellenboro Elementary School
567 students
- R-S Middle Sch
R-S Middle School
561 students
- This school
Harris Elementary School
434 students
What this shows Harris Elementary School reports 434 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 North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.6:1 | ▼ 14% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 99.3% | ▲ 50% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 434 | top 59% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.6:1
Leaner classes than 61% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
434
Bigger than 53% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
99.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.6:1
students per teacher
- 14% below state mean
Top 30% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 70% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
39.4%
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
$14,515
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 434 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 84.6%
Hispanic or Latino 8.5%
Two or More 5.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 84.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 27.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 27.4, Harris Elementary School is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County Schools reports $14,515 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-S Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Rutherford High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Chase High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Ellenboro Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| R-S Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 596
- Students per teacher
- 11.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 561
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
Similar other schools in Forest City
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Forrest W. Hunt Elementary School
Standard public school
460 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Forest City-Dunbar Elementary School
Standard public school
459 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Mt. Vernon-Ruth Elementary School
Standard public school
231 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Rutherford Opportunity Center
Alternative education program
82 students 4.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~434 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harris Elementary School
How many students attend Harris Elementary School?
Harris Elementary School has 434 students enrolled. It is a public school in Forest City, NC. CCD year-over-year: 445 (2022-23) → 440 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harris Elementary School is 13.6:1, which is 14% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 13% 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?
99.3% of students at Harris Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harris Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harris Elementary School is White at 84.6% of enrollment, in Forest City, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harris Elementary School?
Harris Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Harris Elementary School rank among schools in Forest City?
By Resource Investment Index, Harris Elementary School ranks #3 of 5 schools in Forest City, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Forest City on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford County Schools?
Besides Harris Elementary School, Rutherford County Schools also operates R-S Central High School (763 students), East Rutherford High School (623 students), and Chase High School (596 students). See the Rutherford County Schools district page for the complete list.