Enrollment
263
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrisburg, OR
Harrisburg Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harrisburg Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 410001901422
👥 S:T ratio 19
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 26
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrisburg Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Oregon schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Harrisburg · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 20.2:1
- large classes for Oregon
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrisburg Middle School has class sizes larger than 79% of Oregon schools. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg Middle School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Harrisburg, OR.
School address
District: Harrisburg Sd 7j · Oregon
NCES ID 410001901422 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
13.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
20.2:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
+15% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrisburg Middle School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrisburg Middle School
Harrisburg Middle School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Harrisburg, Oregon, enrolling 263 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 20.2:1 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.4% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 263 students, its enrollment sits close to the Oregon median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,273 scored Oregon schools.
Against 237 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #49.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Hispanic or Latino (16%) (diversity index 39/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 263 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Harrisburg's elementary schools, it stands alongside Harrisburg Elementary School (338 students): Harrisburg Middle School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (20.2:1 vs 18.8:1).
Harrisburg Sd 7j also operates Harrisburg Elementary School (338 students) and Harrisburg High School (260 students) alongside Harrisburg Middle 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 Middle School compares
Harrisburg Middle 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 | 20.2:1 | ▲ 15% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 26% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.2:1
Leaner classes than 15% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% 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
20.2:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 79% in Oregon - lower ratio than 21% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.7%
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
$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 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.9 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 76.4%
Hispanic or Latino 16.3%
Two or More 5.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.5%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 38.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 38.6, Harrisburg Middle School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrisburg Sd 7j, which includes Harrisburg Middle 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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrisburg High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower 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
- 338
- Students per teacher
- 18.8:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- 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 (~263 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.2:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Harrisburg Middle School
How many students attend Harrisburg Middle School?
Harrisburg Middle School has 263 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrisburg, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrisburg Middle School is 20.2:1, which is 15% higher than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 29% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrisburg Middle School?
66.4% of students at Harrisburg Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrisburg Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harrisburg Middle School is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Harrisburg, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrisburg Middle School?
Harrisburg Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 Middle School rank among public schools in Harrisburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrisburg Middle School ranks #1 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 Middle School a good school?
Harrisburg Middle School earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 79% of Oregon schools. 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 Middle School, Harrisburg Sd 7j also operates Harrisburg Elementary School (338 students) and Harrisburg High School (260 students). See the Harrisburg Sd 7j district page for the complete list.
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