- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrisburg, MO
Harrisburg Elem.
Federal NCES profile for Harrisburg Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 291371000598
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 66
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrisburg Elem. earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 29.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrisburg Elem. has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Harrisburg, MO.
School address
District: Harrisburg R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 291371000598 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+15 students YoY
Harrisburg Elem. grew from 276 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+15 students YoY 291371000598 · Harrisburg, MO Other · SMALL · TRAD
291 enr · 13.9:1 · 29.7% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisburg High (185 students)
Harrisburg Elem. grew from 276 students in 2022-23 to 291 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 21.4 → 22.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Harrisburg Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harrisburg Elem.
291 students
- Harrisburg Hig
Harrisburg High
185 students
- Harrisburg Mid
Harrisburg Middle
129 students
What this shows Harrisburg Elem. reports 291 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrisburg Elem. compares
Harrisburg Elem. is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▲ 9% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.7% | ▼ 36% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 291 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
291
Bigger than 31% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% 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
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 68% in Missouri - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
13.7%
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
$11,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.3%
Two or More 5.2%
Hispanic or Latino 4.5%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 89.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.8, Harrisburg Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Harrisburg R-Viii reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrisburg Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg High | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrisburg Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 129
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~291 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrisburg Elem.
How many students attend Harrisburg Elem.?
Harrisburg Elem. has 291 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harrisburg, MO. CCD year-over-year: 276 (2022-23) → 291 (2023-24), up 15.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Elem. is 13.9:1, which is 9% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 11% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrisburg Elem.?
29.7% of students at Harrisburg Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrisburg Elem.?
The largest demographic group at Harrisburg Elem. is White at 89.3% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrisburg Elem.?
Harrisburg Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Harrisburg Elem. rank among public schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg Elem. ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Harrisburg, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harrisburg R-Viii?
Besides Harrisburg Elem., Harrisburg R-Viii also operates Harrisburg High (185 students) and Harrisburg Middle (129 students). See the Harrisburg R-Viii district page for the complete list.