Enrollment
428
Arkansas · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrisburg, AR
Harrisburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harrisburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 52/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050735000446
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 14
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrisburg Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 52
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 29.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrisburg Elementary School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Harrisburg, AR.
School address
District: Harrisburg School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050735000446 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.3:1
vs 13.6:1 Arkansas avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
29.4%
vs 59.2% Arkansas avg
-50% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrisburg Elementary School compares with Arkansas and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrisburg Elementary School
Harrisburg Elementary School is a mid-sized elementary school in Harrisburg, Arkansas, enrolling 428 students.
At 14.3:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Arkansas median, within a few percentage points of the 13.6:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 29.4% free-meal eligibility runs 50% below the Arkansas average.
With 428 students, its enrollment sits close to the Arkansas median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,066 scored Arkansas schools.
Against 203 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #47.
Its student body is predominantly White (89% of enrollment) (diversity index 21/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 428 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.5% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 23.0% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Harrisburg School District also operates Harrisburg High School (516 students) and Weiner Elementary (126 students) alongside Harrisburg Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harrisburg Elementary School compares
Harrisburg Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.4% | ▼ 50% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 428 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
428
Bigger than 52% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
29.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 50% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
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
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 55% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 45% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
7.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$14,095
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,251
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 428 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 88.8%
Two or More 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 3.5%
African American 1.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 88.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.7, Harrisburg Elementary School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrisburg School District, which includes Harrisburg Elementary School.
$14,095
Per student
+15%
vs Arkansas
Avg $12,251
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.9%
State 42.1%
Federal 23.0%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Harrisburg Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Weiner Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrisburg Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Arkansas, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~428 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Harrisburg Elementary School
How many students attend Harrisburg Elementary School?
Harrisburg Elementary School has 428 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrisburg, AR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Elementary School is 14.3:1, which is 5% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrisburg Elementary School?
29.4% of students at Harrisburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrisburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harrisburg Elementary School is White at 88.8% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrisburg Elementary School?
Harrisburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 52/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harrisburg Elementary School rank among public schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Harrisburg, AR. 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.
Is Harrisburg Elementary School a good school?
Harrisburg Elementary School earns 52/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Harrisburg School District?
Besides Harrisburg Elementary School, Harrisburg School District also operates Harrisburg High School (516 students) and Weiner Elementary (126 students). See the Harrisburg School District district page for the complete list.
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