- Enrollment
- 1,772
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrisburg, NC
Harrisburg Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harrisburg Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370053000211
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 15
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrisburg Elementary earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- public schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 24.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrisburg Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Harrisburg, NC.
School address
District: Cabarrus County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370053000211 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+73 students YoY
Harrisburg Elementary grew from 774 students in 2022-23 to 847 in 2023-24 (+9.4%).
Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 56.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+73 students YoY 370053000211 · Harrisburg, NC Other · MID · TRAD
850 enr · 17:1 · 24.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Cox Mill High School (1,772 students)
Harrisburg Elementary grew from 774 students in 2022-23 to 847 in 2023-24 (+9.4%). Teacher FTE added 50.9 → 56.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Harrisburg Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Cox Mill High
Cox Mill High School
1,772 students
- Hickory Ridge
Hickory Ridge High
1,671 students
- West Cabarrus
West Cabarrus High
1,627 students
- Central Cabarr
Central Cabarrus High
1,369 students
- Harris Road Mi
Harris Road Middle
1,368 students
- This school
Harrisburg Elementary
850 students
What this shows Harrisburg Elementary reports 850 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrisburg Elementary compares
Harrisburg Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: 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 | 17:1 | ▲ 8% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 24.7% | ▼ 63% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 850 | top 15% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
850
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
24.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
17:1
students per teacher
- 8% above state mean
Top 73% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
10.4%
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
$10,749
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 425 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 19 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 42.8%
Asian 26.8%
African American 17.1%
Hispanic or Latino 7.4%
Two or More 5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 42.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.7, Harrisburg Elementary is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cabarrus County Schools reports $10,749 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrisburg Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cox Mill High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hickory Ridge High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Central Cabarrus High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harris Road Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrisburg Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,671
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 1,627
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,369
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 1,368
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~850 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrisburg Elementary
How many students attend Harrisburg Elementary?
Harrisburg Elementary has 850 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harrisburg, NC. CCD year-over-year: 774 (2022-23) → 847 (2023-24), up 73.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Elementary is 17:1, which is 8% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrisburg Elementary?
24.7% of students at Harrisburg Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrisburg Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harrisburg Elementary is White at 42.8% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrisburg Elementary?
Harrisburg Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 Elementary rank among public schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg Elementary ranks #1 of 5 public schools in Harrisburg, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harrisburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Cabarrus County Schools?
Besides Harrisburg Elementary, Cabarrus County Schools also operates Cox Mill High School (1,772 students), Hickory Ridge High (1,671 students), and West Cabarrus High (1,627 students). See the Cabarrus County Schools district page for the complete list.