- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 9.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-57 students YoY
Harrisburg Elementary School shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-11.6%).
Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-57 students YoY 050735000446 · Harrisburg, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
428 enr · 14.3:1 · 29.4% lunch · RII 52
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisburg High School (516 students)
Harrisburg Elementary School shrank from 493 students in 2022-23 to 436 in 2023-24 (-11.6%). Teacher FTE lost 30.0 → 29.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Harrisburg Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisburg Hig
Harrisburg High School
516 students
- This school
Harrisburg Elementary School
428 students
- Weiner Element 126
Weiner Elementary
126 students
What this shows Harrisburg Elementary School reports 428 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrisburg Elementary School compares
Harrisburg Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,379
per pupil, district-wide
- above Arkansas avg of $12,818
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.
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
District finance for Harrisburg School District reports $14,379 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 126
- Students per teacher
- 14:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~428 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 493 (2022-23) → 436 (2023-24), down 57.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.