- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cadiz, OH
Harrison Central Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Central Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390452405614
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 47
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Central Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median.
- #2 of 3
- public schools in Cadiz · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18:1
- students per teacher
- 44.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Central Elementary School has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cadiz, OH.
School address
District: Harrison Hills City · Ohio
NCES ID 390452405614 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-28 students YoY
Harrison Central Elementary School held near 779 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-28 students YoY 390452405614 · Cadiz, OH Other · MID · TRAD
773 enr · 18:1 · 44.7% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School (546 students)
Harrison Central Elementary School held near 779 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-28 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 43.0 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
How Harrison Central Elementary School compares
Harrison Central Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18:1 | ▼ 1% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 44.7% | ▲ 41% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 773 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18:1
Leaner classes than 24% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
773
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
44.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 41% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 57% in Ohio - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
21.3%
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
$16,517
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
72
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 90.9%
Two or More 5.7%
African American 2.2%
Asian 0.6%
Hispanic or Latino 0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.0, Harrison Central Elementary School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison Hills City reports $16,517 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrison Central Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison Central Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
Similar other schools in Cadiz
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~773 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Central Elementary School
How many students attend Harrison Central Elementary School?
Harrison Central Elementary School has 773 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cadiz, OH. CCD year-over-year: 807 (2022-23) → 779 (2023-24), nearly flat (-28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Central Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Central Elementary School is 18:1, which is 1% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 15% higher 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 Harrison Central Elementary School?
44.7% of students at Harrison Central Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Central Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Central Elementary School is White at 90.9% of enrollment, in Cadiz, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Central Elementary School?
Harrison Central Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harrison Central Elementary School rank among public schools in Cadiz?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Central Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 public schools in Cadiz, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harrison Hills City?
Besides Harrison Central Elementary School, Harrison Hills City also operates Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School (546 students). See the Harrison Hills City district page for the complete list.