- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Davenport, IA
Harrison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 190858000469
👥 S:T ratio 44
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 8
📋 Attendance 19
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Elementary School earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Iowa schools.
- #7 of 9
- elementary schools in Davenport · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.9:1
- students per teacher
- 41.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Elementary School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Davenport, IA.
School address
District: Davenport Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 190858000469 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+31 students YoY
Harrison Elementary School grew from 508 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (+6.1%).
Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 36.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+31 students YoY 190858000469 · Davenport, IA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
459 enr · 13.9:1 · 41.5% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: West High School (1,304 students)
Harrison Elementary School grew from 508 students in 2022-23 to 539 in 2023-24 (+6.1%). Teacher FTE added 33.4 → 36.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Harrison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- West High Scho
West High School
1,304 students
- Central High S
Central High School
1,288 students
- North High Sch
North High School
1,190 students
- Sudlow Interme
Sudlow Intermediate
734 students
- Wood Intermedi
Wood Intermediate
629 students
- This school 459
Harrison Elementary School
459 students
What this shows Harrison Elementary School reports 459 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison Elementary School compares
Harrison Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.5% | ▲ 14% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 459 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.9:1
Leaner classes than 58% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
459
Bigger than 56% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 14% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 48% in Iowa - lower ratio than 52% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
32.5%
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
$13,995
per pupil, district-wide
- above Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 459 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
16
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 46.0%
African American 24.2%
Two or More 13.9%
Hispanic or Latino 12.6%
Asian 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 46.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.4, Harrison Elementary School is more mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Davenport Comm School District reports $13,995 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| West High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| North High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sudlow Intermediate | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Wood Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,288
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,190
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 734
- Students per teacher
- 22.9:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 629
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar elementary schools in Davenport
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Wilson Elementary School
Standard public school
507 students 16.4:1 students per teacher
Adams Elementary School
Standard public school
498 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
Mckinley Elementary School
Standard public school
421 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
412 students 13.7:1 students per teacher
Garfield Elementary School
Standard public school
393 students 12.3:1 students per teacher
Buchanan Elementary School
Standard public school
357 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary 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 (~459 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Elementary School
How many students attend Harrison Elementary School?
Harrison Elementary School has 459 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Davenport, IA. CCD year-over-year: 508 (2022-23) → 539 (2023-24), up 31.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary School is 13.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 11% lower 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 Elementary School?
41.5% of students at Harrison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Elementary School is White at 46.0% of enrollment, in Davenport, IA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Elementary School?
Harrison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (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 Harrison Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Davenport?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Elementary School ranks #7 of 9 elementary schools in Davenport, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Davenport on the city page.
What other schools are in Davenport Comm School District?
Besides Harrison Elementary School, Davenport Comm School District also operates West High School (1,304 students), Central High School (1,288 students), and North High School (1,190 students). See the Davenport Comm School District district page for the complete list.