Enrollment
450
Oregon · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Cottage Grove, OR
Harrison Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 411158000611
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median.
- #1 of 3
- elementary schools in Cottage Grove · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 66.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Elementary School has class sizes near the Oregon median. Computed live against every Oregon school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cottage Grove, OR.
School address
District: South Lane Sd 45j3 · Oregon
NCES ID 411158000611 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
28.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.1:1
vs 17.6:1 Oregon avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
66.4%
vs 52.8% Oregon avg
+26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrison Elementary School compares with Oregon and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrison Elementary School
Harrison Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Cottage Grove, Oregon, enrolling 450 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 16.1:1 puts it in the smaller third of Oregon schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 66.4% lands close to the Oregon typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 450 puts it in the larger third of Oregon schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 95% of the 1,273 Oregon schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 299 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Oregon schools statewide, it ranks #4, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
15.8% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding South Lane Sd 45j3 spends $14,047 per pupil, 22% below the Oregon average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Cottage Grove's elementary schools, it stands alongside Bohemia Elementary School (443 students): Harrison Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (16.1:1 vs 14.8:1).
South Lane Sd 45j3 also operates Cottage Grove High School (640 students) and Lincoln Middle School (455 students) alongside Harrison Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harrison Elementary School compares
Harrison Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Oregon and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Oregon | Oregon avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.1:1 | ▼ 9% | 17.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 66.4% | ▲ 26% | 52.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 450 | top 30% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
450
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
66.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% above the Oregon average of 52.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 38% in Oregon - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,047
per pupil, district-wide
- below Oregon avg of $18,086
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
14
in-school suspensions + 14 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 86.9%
Hispanic or Latino 6.4%
Two or More 4.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.0%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Harrison Elementary School is less mixed than the Oregon school average of 47.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South Lane Sd 45j3, which includes Harrison Elementary School.
$14,047
Per student
-22%
vs Oregon
Avg $18,086
-15%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 60.4%
Federal 13.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Harrison Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cottage Grove High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Lincoln Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bohemia Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Academy for Character Education | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Childs Way Charter School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | 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
- 640
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 443
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 121
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Cottage Grove
2 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Oregon, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~450 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Harrison Elementary School
How many students attend Harrison Elementary School?
Harrison Elementary School has 450 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Cottage Grove, OR.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary School is 16.1:1, which is 9% lower than the Oregon average of 17.6:1 and 3% higher 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?
66.4% of students at Harrison Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Oregon average of 52.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Elementary School is White at 86.9% of enrollment, in Cottage Grove, OR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Elementary School?
Harrison Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harrison Elementary School rank among elementary schools in Cottage Grove?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 elementary schools in Cottage Grove, OR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Cottage Grove on the city page.
Is Harrison Elementary School a good school?
Harrison Elementary School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Oregon median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in South Lane Sd 45j3?
Besides Harrison Elementary School, South Lane Sd 45j3 also operates Cottage Grove High School (640 students), Lincoln Middle School (455 students), and Bohemia Elementary School (443 students). See the South Lane Sd 45j3 district page for the complete list.
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