- Enrollment
- 1,966
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · South Bend, IN
Harrison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 181029001646
👥 S:T ratio 58
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Elementary School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #7 of 15
- schools in South Bend · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 10.5:1
- small classes for Indiana
- 89.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Elementary School ranks #7 of 15 schools in South Bend, IN.
School address
District: South Bend Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 181029001646 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-53 students YoY
Harrison Elementary School shrank from 654 students in 2022-23 to 601 in 2023-24 (-8.1%).
Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 76.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-53 students YoY 181029001646 · South Bend, IN Other · MID · TRAD
555 enr · 10.5:1 · 89.8% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Adams High School (1,966 students)
Harrison Elementary School shrank from 654 students in 2022-23 to 601 in 2023-24 (-8.1%). Teacher FTE added 53.5 → 76.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Harrison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Adams High Sch
Adams High School
1,966 students
- Riley High Sch
Riley High School
1,238 students
- Washington Hig
Washington High School
795 students
- Clay High Scho 628
Clay High School
628 students
- Jefferson Trad 591
Jefferson Traditional School
591 students
- This school 555
Harrison Elementary School
555 students
What this shows Harrison Elementary School reports 555 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison Elementary School compares
Harrison Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.5:1 | ▼ 34% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 89.8% | ▲ 81% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 555 | top 33% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.5:1
Leaner classes than 86% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
555
Bigger than 68% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
89.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
10.5:1
students per teacher
- 34% below state mean
Top 6% in Indiana - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
84.1%
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
$17,587
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
15
in-school suspensions + 89 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 18.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 58.9%
African American 29.5%
White 5.9%
Two or More 5.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Harrison Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for South Bend Community School Corp reports $17,587 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adams High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Riley High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Washington High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clay High School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Traditional School | Similar size | Lower 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
- 1,238
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 795
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 591
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar other schools in South Bend
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Clay International Academy
Standard public school
496 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
Nuner Fine Arts Academy
Standard public school
489 students 14:1 students per teacher
Marquette Montessori Academy
Standard public school
431 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Marshall Traditional School
Standard public school
400 students 14.8:1 students per teacher
Swanson Traditional School
Standard public school
399 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
383 students 12:1 students per teacher
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 (~555 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Elementary School
How many students attend Harrison Elementary School?
Harrison Elementary School has 555 students enrolled. It is a public school in South Bend, IN. CCD year-over-year: 654 (2022-23) → 601 (2023-24), down 53.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary School is 10.5:1, which is 34% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 33% 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?
89.8% of students at Harrison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 58.9% of enrollment, in South Bend, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Elementary School?
Harrison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (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 Elementary School rank among schools in South Bend?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Elementary School ranks #7 of 15 schools in South Bend, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in South Bend on the city page.
What other schools are in South Bend Community School Corp?
Besides Harrison Elementary School, South Bend Community School Corp also operates Adams High School (1,966 students), Riley High School (1,238 students), and Washington High School (795 students). See the South Bend Community School Corp district page for the complete list.