- Enrollment
- 428
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrisburg, AR
Harrisburg High School
Federal NCES profile for Harrisburg High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 050735000447
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 57
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrisburg High School earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of Arkansas schools.
- #3 of 3
- public schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.4:1
- small classes for Arkansas
- 21.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrisburg High School has class sizes smaller than 80% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg High School ranks #3 of 3 public schools in Harrisburg, AR.
School address
District: Harrisburg School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050735000447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+43 students YoY
Harrisburg High School grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (+9.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 55.4 → 47.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+43 students YoY 050735000447 · Harrisburg, AR Other · MID · TRAD
516 enr · 9.4:1 · 21.7% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisburg Elementary School (428 students)
Harrisburg High School grew from 480 students in 2022-23 to 523 in 2023-24 (+9.0%). Teacher FTE lost 55.4 → 47.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Harrisburg High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harrisburg High School
516 students
- Harrisburg Ele
Harrisburg Elementary School
428 students
- Weiner Element 126
Weiner Elementary
126 students
What this shows Harrisburg High School reports 516 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrisburg High School compares
Harrisburg High School is a growing 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 | 9.4:1 | ▼ 31% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 21.7% | ▼ 63% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 516 | top 29% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.4:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
516
Bigger than 64% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
21.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 63% 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
9.4:1
students per teacher
- 31% below state mean
Top 20% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
17.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 516 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 85.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
African American 4.7%
Two or More 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 85.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 25.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 25.5, Harrisburg High School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
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 High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Weiner Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrisburg High 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 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 (~516 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrisburg High School
How many students attend Harrisburg High School?
Harrisburg High School has 516 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harrisburg, AR. CCD year-over-year: 480 (2022-23) → 523 (2023-24), up 43.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg High School is 9.4:1, which is 31% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 40% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrisburg High School?
21.7% of students at Harrisburg High School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrisburg High School?
The largest demographic group at Harrisburg High School is White at 85.9% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrisburg High School?
Harrisburg High School has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (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 High School rank among public schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg High School ranks #3 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 High School, Harrisburg School District also operates Harrisburg Elementary School (428 students) and Weiner Elementary (126 students). See the Harrisburg School District district page for the complete list.