- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Chattanooga, TN
Harrison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 41/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470159000506
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 29
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Elementary earns 41/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median.
- #21 of 25
- schools in Chattanooga · Resource Index
- 41
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 775
- students enrolled
Harrison Elementary has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Elementary ranks #21 of 25 schools in Chattanooga, TN.
School address
District: Hamilton County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470159000506 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-129 students YoY
Harrison Elementary shrank from 1,013 students in 2022-23 to 884 in 2023-24 (-12.7%).
Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 55.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-129 students YoY 470159000506 · Chattanooga, TN Other · MID · TRAD
775 enr · 14.4:1 · RII 41
Nearest enrollment peer: Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students)
Harrison Elementary shrank from 1,013 students in 2022-23 to 884 in 2023-24 (-12.7%). Teacher FTE added 54.0 → 55.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Harrison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Signal Mountai
Signal Mountain Middle/High School
1,396 students
- The Howard Sch
The Howard School
1,329 students
- East Hamilton
East Hamilton High School
1,293 students
- Ooltewah High
Ooltewah High School
1,233 students
- East Brainerd
East Brainerd Elementary
1,177 students
- This school
Harrison Elementary
775 students
What this shows Harrison Elementary reports 775 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison Elementary compares
Harrison Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 775 | top 17% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
775
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 43% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 57% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
28.5%
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
$14,785
per pupil, district-wide
- above Tennessee avg of $11,532
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 388 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 49 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 5 expulsions.
Student demographics
African American 62.5%
White 16.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.7%
Two or More 10.5%
Asian 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 62.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, Harrison Elementary is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Hamilton County reports $14,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Signal Mountain Middle/High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| The Howard School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Hamilton High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ooltewah High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Brainerd Elementary | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,329
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 1,293
- Students per teacher
- 68.1:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,233
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 1,177
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Chattanooga
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
East Brainerd Elementary
Standard public school
1,177 students 16.3:1 students per teacher
Chattanooga School for the Liberal Arts
Standard public school
979 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
East Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
959 students 13.9:1 students per teacher
Normal Park Museum Magnet School
Standard public school
877 students 16.5:1 students per teacher
Chattanooga School for Arts and Sciences Upper
Standard public school
741 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Chatt High Center for Creative Arts
Standard public school
717 students 17.9:1 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 (~775 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Elementary
How many students attend Harrison Elementary?
Harrison Elementary has 775 students enrolled. It is a public school in Chattanooga, TN. CCD year-over-year: 1,013 (2022-23) → 884 (2023-24), down 129.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary is 14.4:1, which is 6% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Elementary is African American at 62.5% of enrollment, in Chattanooga, TN. 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?
Harrison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 41/100 (typical 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 rank among schools in Chattanooga?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Elementary ranks #21 of 25 schools in Chattanooga, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Chattanooga on the city page.
What other schools are in Hamilton County?
Besides Harrison Elementary, Hamilton County also operates Signal Mountain Middle/High School (1,396 students), The Howard School (1,329 students), and East Hamilton High School (1,293 students). See the Hamilton County district page for the complete list.