- Enrollment
- 1,372
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lakewood, OH
Harrison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390441905437
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 54
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Elementary School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #4 of 7
- schools in Lakewood · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- small classes for Ohio
- 56.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Elementary School has class sizes smaller than 79% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Lakewood, OH.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+12 students YoY
Harrison Elementary School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+12 students YoY 390441905437 · Lakewood, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
255 enr · 14.2:1 · 56.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Lakewood High School (1,372 students)
Harrison Elementary School held near 270 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+12 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 18.0 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Harrison Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lakewood High
Lakewood High School
1,372 students
- Garfield Middl 457
Garfield Middle School
457 students
- Harding Middle 446
Harding Middle School
446 students
- Grant Elementa 323
Grant Elementary School
323 students
- Emerson Elemen 323
Emerson Elementary School
323 students
- This school 255
Harrison Elementary School
255 students
What this shows Harrison Elementary School reports 255 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 Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 22% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.6% | ▲ 79% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 255 | top 76% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
255
Bigger than 26% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 79% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 22% below state mean
Top 21% in Ohio - lower ratio than 79% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
18.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$19,070
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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
White 54.5%
Asian 20.0%
African American 11.4%
Two or More 9.8%
Hispanic or Latino 4.3%
Largest group: White at 54.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, Harrison Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lakewood City reports $19,070 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lakewood High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Garfield Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harding Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grant Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Emerson Elementary School | Larger | 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
- 457
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 446
- Students per teacher
- 13.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 17:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 323
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Similar other schools in Lakewood
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Grant Elementary School
Standard public school
323 students 17:1 students per teacher
Hayes Elementary School
Standard public school
292 students 18.3:1 students per teacher
Lincoln Elementary School
Standard public school
270 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Horace Mann Elementary School
Standard public school
269 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Franklin School of Opportunity Online
Standard public school
36 students 6:1 students per teacher
Taft Center for Innovation
Standard public school
34 students
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 (~255 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Elementary School
How many students attend Harrison Elementary School?
Harrison Elementary School has 255 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lakewood, OH. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 270 (2023-24), nearly flat (+12).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 22% lower than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 10% 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?
56.6% of students at Harrison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Elementary School is White at 54.5% of enrollment, in Lakewood, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Elementary School?
Harrison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 Lakewood?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Elementary School ranks #4 of 7 schools in Lakewood, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lakewood on the city page.
What other schools are in Lakewood City?
Besides Harrison Elementary School, Lakewood City also operates Lakewood High School (1,372 students), Garfield Middle School (457 students), and Harding Middle School (446 students). See the Lakewood City district page for the complete list.