- Enrollment
- 291
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrisburg, MO
Harrisburg Middle
Federal NCES profile for Harrisburg Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 291371003100
👥 S:T ratio 48
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrisburg Middle earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Missouri median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.9:1
- students per teacher
- 29.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrisburg Middle has class sizes near the Missouri median. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Harrisburg, MO.
School address
District: Harrisburg R-Viii · Missouri
NCES ID 291371003100 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Harrisburg Middle held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 10.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 291371003100 · Harrisburg, MO Middle · SMALL · TRAD
129 enr · 12.9:1 · 29.3% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisburg Elem. (291 students)
Harrisburg Middle held near 136 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE added 10.3 → 10.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
Harrisburg Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisburg Ele
Harrisburg Elem.
291 students
- Harrisburg Hig
Harrisburg High
185 students
- This school
Harrisburg Middle
129 students
What this shows Harrisburg Middle reports 129 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrisburg Middle compares
Harrisburg Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 29.3% | ▼ 36% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 129 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.9:1
Leaner classes than 68% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
129
Bigger than 13% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
29.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
12.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 53% in Missouri - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$11,374
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.1%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 4.7%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 89.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.1, Harrisburg Middle is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for Harrisburg R-Viii reports $11,374 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrisburg Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Elem. | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrisburg Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 185
- Students per teacher
- 11.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~129 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrisburg Middle
How many students attend Harrisburg Middle?
Harrisburg Middle has 129 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrisburg, MO. CCD year-over-year: 133 (2022-23) → 136 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Middle is 12.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 18% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrisburg Middle?
29.3% of students at Harrisburg Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrisburg Middle?
The largest demographic group at Harrisburg Middle is White at 89.1% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrisburg Middle?
Harrisburg Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 Middle rank among public schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg Middle ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Harrisburg, MO. 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 R-Viii?
Besides Harrisburg Middle, Harrisburg R-Viii also operates Harrisburg Elem. (291 students) and Harrisburg High (185 students). See the Harrisburg R-Viii district page for the complete list.