Enrollment
338
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrisburg, OR
Harrisburg Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harrisburg Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 25/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410001900698
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 14
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrisburg Elementary School earns 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 25
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- students per teacher
- 65.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrisburg Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg Elementary School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Harrisburg, OR.
School address
District: Harrisburg Sd 7j · Oregon
NCES ID 410001900698 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
18.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
65.6%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrisburg Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrisburg Elementary School
Harrisburg Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Harrisburg, Oregon, enrolling 338 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 65.6% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 338 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Among 310 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #271, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (15%) (diversity index 40/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 338 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 34.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Harrisburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harrisburg Middle School (263 students): Harrisburg Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (18.8:1 vs 20.2:1).
Harrisburg Sd 7j also operates Harrisburg Middle School (263 students) and Harrisburg High School (260 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 Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 65.6% | ▲ 24% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 338 | top 52% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
338
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
65.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 67% in Oregon - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
34.3%
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
$14,651
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 338 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 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 75.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.1%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 75.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.8, Harrisburg Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrisburg Sd 7j, which includes Harrisburg Elementary School.
$14,651
Per student
-19%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-12%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 22.6%
State 63.3%
Federal 14.1%
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 Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in Harrisburg
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~338 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Harrisburg Elementary School
How many students attend Harrisburg Elementary School?
Harrisburg Elementary School has 338 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrisburg, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Elementary School is 18.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrisburg Elementary School?
65.6% of students at Harrisburg Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrisburg Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harrisburg Elementary School is White at 75.7% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrisburg Elementary School?
Harrisburg Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 25/100 (lower 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 #3 of 3 public schools in Harrisburg, OR. 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 25/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon 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 Sd 7j?
Besides Harrisburg Elementary School, Harrisburg Sd 7j also operates Harrisburg Middle School (263 students) and Harrisburg High School (260 students). See the Harrisburg Sd 7j district page for the complete list.
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