- Enrollment
- 2,077
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Warsaw, IN
Harrison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 36/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 181242002372
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 42
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Elementary School earns 36/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Indiana schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in Warsaw · Resource Index
- 36
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16:1
- students per teacher
- 54.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Warsaw, IN.
School address
District: Warsaw Community Schools · Indiana
NCES ID 181242002372 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-38 students YoY
Harrison Elementary School shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-38 students YoY 181242002372 · Warsaw, IN Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
416 enr · 16:1 · 54.5% lunch · RII 36
Nearest enrollment peer: Warsaw Community High School (2,077 students)
Harrison Elementary School shrank from 446 students in 2022-23 to 408 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 26.0 → 29.6 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
- Warsaw Communi
Warsaw Community High School
2,077 students
- Leesburg Eleme 567
Leesburg Elementary School
567 students
- Lakeview Middl 545
Lakeview Middle School
545 students
- Washington Ele 500
Washington Elementary School
500 students
- Jefferson Elem 481
Jefferson Elementary School
481 students
- This school 416
Harrison Elementary School
416 students
What this shows Harrison Elementary School reports 416 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 1% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.5% | ▲ 10% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 416 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
416
Bigger than 50% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
54.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% above the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 59% in Indiana - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
23.3%
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
$12,365
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.9%
Hispanic or Latino 36.3%
African American 5.3%
Asian 4.1%
Two or More 2.4%
Largest group: White at 51.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.4, Harrison Elementary School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
District finance for Warsaw Community Schools reports $12,365 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Warsaw Community High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Leesburg Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lakeview Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Jefferson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar 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
- 567
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 545
- Students per teacher
- 14.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 481
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Warsaw
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Washington Elementary School
Standard public school
500 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Madison Elementary School
Standard public school
475 students 15.8:1 students per teacher
Eisenhower Elementary School
Standard public school
474 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
452 students 14.6:1 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 (~416 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Elementary School
How many students attend Harrison Elementary School?
Harrison Elementary School has 416 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Warsaw, IN. CCD year-over-year: 446 (2022-23) → 408 (2023-24), down 38.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary School is 16:1, which is 1% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrison Elementary School?
54.5% 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 White at 51.9% of enrollment, in Warsaw, IN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Elementary School?
Harrison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 36/100 (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 elementary schools in Warsaw?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Elementary School ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in Warsaw, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Warsaw on the city page.
What other schools are in Warsaw Community Schools?
Besides Harrison Elementary School, Warsaw Community Schools also operates Warsaw Community High School (2,077 students), Leesburg Elementary School (567 students), and Lakeview Middle School (545 students). See the Warsaw Community Schools district page for the complete list.