- Enrollment
- 491
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrisburg, IL
Harrisburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harrisburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 171827002116
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrisburg Middle School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 6
- public schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 12.3:1
- students per teacher
- 382
- students enrolled
Harrisburg Middle School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Harrisburg, IL.
School address
District: Harrisburg Cusd 3 · Illinois
NCES ID 171827002116 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+17 students YoY
Harrisburg Middle School grew from 331 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (+5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+17 students YoY 171827002116 · Harrisburg, IL Middle · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 12.3:1 · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisburg High School (491 students)
Harrisburg Middle School grew from 331 students in 2022-23 to 348 in 2023-24 (+5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 31.8 → 29.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Illinois schools → · Find another →
Harrisburg Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisburg Hig
Harrisburg High School
491 students
- West Side Prim
West Side Primary School
400 students
- East Side Inte
East Side Intermediate School
397 students
- This school
Harrisburg Middle School
382 students
- Bulldog Early 111
Bulldog Early Learning Academy
111 students
What this shows Harrisburg Middle School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrisburg Middle School compares
Harrisburg Middle School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.3:1 | ▼ 12% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 48% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.3:1
Leaner classes than 73% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
12.3:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 33% in Illinois - lower ratio than 67% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
27.7%
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
$17,670
per pupil, district-wide
- below Illinois avg of $18,196
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
113
in-school suspensions + 43 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 29.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 40.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 83.0%
Two or More 7.9%
African American 5.0%
Hispanic or Latino 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 83.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.1, Harrisburg Middle School is less mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs
District finance for Harrisburg Cusd 3 reports $17,670 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrisburg Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Side Primary School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Side Intermediate School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bulldog Early Learning Academy | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrisburg Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 400
- Students per teacher
- 11.8:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 111
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~382 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrisburg Middle School
How many students attend Harrisburg Middle School?
Harrisburg Middle School has 382 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrisburg, IL. CCD year-over-year: 331 (2022-23) → 348 (2023-24), up 17.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Middle School is 12.3:1, which is 12% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 22% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrisburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harrisburg Middle School is White at 83.0% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrisburg Middle School?
Harrisburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (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 Middle School rank among public schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg Middle School ranks #5 of 6 public schools in Harrisburg, IL. 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.
What other schools are in Harrisburg Cusd 3?
Besides Harrisburg Middle School, Harrisburg Cusd 3 also operates Harrisburg High School (491 students), West Side Primary School (400 students), and East Side Intermediate School (397 students). See the Harrisburg Cusd 3 district page for the complete list.