Enrollment
773
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
-1% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
44.7%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+41% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrison Central Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrison Central Elementary School
Harrison Central Elementary School is a large combined-grade school in Cadiz, Ohio, enrolling 773 students.
At 18:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Ohio median, within a few percentage points of the 18.2:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 44.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 773 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 332 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #29, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 17/100).
Attendance runs somewhat below the norm, with 21.3% of students chronically absent per the 2021-22 civil-rights collection.
Among Cadiz's public schools, it stands alongside Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School (546 students): Harrison Central Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18:1 vs 16.5:1).
Its district, Harrison Hills City, also runs Harrison Central Jr./Sr. High School (546 students).
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 Central Elementary School compares
Harrison Central Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$14,795
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $14,655
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.
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 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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison Hills City, which includes Harrison Central Elementary School.
$14,795
Per student
+1%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-11%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.8%
State 30.5%
Federal 7.7%
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 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
- Enrollment
- 546
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Cadiz
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~773 students)
Next steps
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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.
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, attendance rates. 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. See all public schools in Cadiz on the city page.
Is Harrison Central Elementary School a good school?
Harrison Central Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. 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 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.
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