Enrollment
607
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrison, NY
Harrison Avenue Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Avenue Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361374001121
👥 S:T ratio 46
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Avenue Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.5:1
- large classes for New York
- 6.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Avenue Elementary School has class sizes larger than 76% of New York schools. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Harrison, NY.
School address
District: Harrison Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361374001121 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
+14% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
6.6%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-88% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrison Avenue Elementary School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrison Avenue Elementary School
Harrison Avenue Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Harrison, New York, enrolling 607 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 13.5:1 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 6.6% free-meal eligibility runs 88% below the New York average.
Enrollment of 607 puts it in the larger third of New York schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 363 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #140.
Its student body is led by White (56%) and Asian (20%) (diversity index 62/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 9.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
The surrounding Harrison Central School District spends $32,929 per pupil, 25% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Harrison Central School District also operates Harrison High School (1,066 students) and Louis M Klein Middle School (923 students) alongside Harrison Avenue 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 Harrison Avenue Elementary School compares
Harrison Avenue Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▲ 14% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 6.6% | ▼ 88% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 607 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.5:1
Leaner classes than 62% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
607
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
6.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 88% below the New York average of 56.2%
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
13.5:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 76% in New York - lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$32,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.2 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 56.0%
Asian 19.9%
Hispanic or Latino 15.2%
Two or More 5.9%
African American 2.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 56.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.0, Harrison Avenue Elementary School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison Central School District, which includes Harrison Avenue Elementary School.
$32,929
Per student
+25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+98%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 89.0%
State 6.4%
Federal 4.6%
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 Harrison Avenue Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Louis M Klein Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Parsons Memorial School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Purchase School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Samuel J Preston School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison Avenue Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 480
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~607 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Harrison Avenue Elementary School
How many students attend Harrison Avenue Elementary School?
Harrison Avenue Elementary School has 607 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrison, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Avenue Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Avenue Elementary School is 13.5:1, which is 14% higher than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 14% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrison Avenue Elementary School?
6.6% of students at Harrison Avenue Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Avenue Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Avenue Elementary School is White at 56.0% of enrollment, in Harrison, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Avenue Elementary School?
Harrison Avenue Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harrison Avenue Elementary School rank among public schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Avenue Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Harrison, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harrison on the city page.
Is Harrison Avenue Elementary School a good school?
Harrison Avenue Elementary School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 76% of New York 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 Harrison Central School District?
Besides Harrison Avenue Elementary School, Harrison Central School District also operates Harrison High School (1,066 students), Louis M Klein Middle School (923 students), and Parsons Memorial School (480 students). See the Harrison Central School District district page for the complete list.
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