- Enrollment
- 926
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Roselle, NJ
Harrison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 341428005652
👥 S:T ratio 52
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 35
📋 Attendance 71
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Elementary School earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New Jersey median.
- #2 of 5
- elementary schools in Roselle · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12:1
- students per teacher
- 50.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Elementary School has class sizes near the New Jersey median. Computed live against every New Jersey school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Roselle, NJ.
School address
District: Roselle Public School District · New Jersey
NCES ID 341428005652 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+5 students YoY
Harrison Elementary School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+5 students YoY 341428005652 · Roselle, NJ Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
325 enr · 12:1 · 50.8% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Abraham Clark High School (926 students)
Harrison Elementary School held near 310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+5 headcount). Teacher FTE added 27.5 → 37.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New Jersey schools → · Find another →
Harrison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Abraham Clark
Abraham Clark High School
926 students
- Leonard V Moor
Leonard V Moore Middle School
485 students
- Grace Wilday J
Grace Wilday Junior High School
482 students
- Washington Ele
Washington Elementary School
397 students
- This school 325
Harrison Elementary School
325 students
- Dr. Charles C. 315
Dr. Charles C. Polk School
315 students
What this shows Harrison Elementary School reports 325 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison Elementary School compares
Harrison Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs New Jersey and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New Jersey | New Jersey avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12:1 | ▲ 2% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.8% | ▲ 72% | 29.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 325 | top 70% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12:1
Leaner classes than 75% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
325
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 72% above the New Jersey average of 29.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 61% in New Jersey - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$25,254
per pupil, district-wide
- below New Jersey avg of $26,225
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 325 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 68.9%
African American 24.6%
White 3.4%
Asian 1.2%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Harrison Elementary School is less mixed than the New Jersey school average of 51.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Roselle Public School District reports $25,254 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abraham Clark High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Leonard V Moore Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grace Wilday Junior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Washington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Dr. Charles C. Polk School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower 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
- 485
- Students per teacher
- 11.5:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 482
- Students per teacher
- 12.1:1
- Resource Index
- 58/100
- Enrollment
- 397
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 54/100
- Enrollment
- 315
- Students per teacher
- 9.8:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
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 (~325 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Elementary School
How many students attend Harrison Elementary School?
Harrison Elementary School has 325 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Roselle, NJ. CCD year-over-year: 305 (2022-23) → 310 (2023-24), nearly flat (+5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary School is 12:1, which is 2% higher than the New Jersey average of 11.8:1 and 24% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrison Elementary School?
50.8% of students at Harrison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New Jersey average of 29.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 68.9% of enrollment, in Roselle, NJ.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Elementary School?
Harrison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher 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 Roselle?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 elementary schools in Roselle, NJ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Roselle on the city page.
What other schools are in Roselle Public School District?
Besides Harrison Elementary School, Roselle Public School District also operates Abraham Clark High School (926 students), Leonard V Moore Middle School (485 students), and Grace Wilday Junior High School (482 students). See the Roselle Public School District district page for the complete list.