- Enrollment
- 1,400
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Janesville, WI
Harrison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 550702000761
👥 S:T ratio 54
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 72
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Elementary earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools.
- #5 of 18
- schools in Janesville · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.6:1
- small classes for Wisconsin
- 26.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Elementary has class sizes smaller than 72% of Wisconsin schools. Computed live against every Wisconsin school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Elementary ranks #5 of 18 schools in Janesville, WI.
School address
District: Janesville School District · Wisconsin
NCES ID 550702000761 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Harrison Elementary grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+6.2%).
Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+16 students YoY 550702000761 · Janesville, WI Other · SMALL · TRAD
266 enr · 11.6:1 · 26.4% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Craig High (1,400 students)
Harrison Elementary grew from 258 students in 2022-23 to 274 in 2023-24 (+6.2%). Teacher FTE added 23.2 → 25.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Wisconsin schools → · Find another →
Harrison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Craig High
Craig High
1,400 students
- Parker High
Parker High
1,272 students
- Marshall Middl
Marshall Middle
747 students
- Edison Middle
Edison Middle
587 students
- Franklin Middl 486
Franklin Middle
486 students
- This school 266
Harrison Elementary
266 students
What this shows Harrison Elementary reports 266 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison Elementary compares
Harrison Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Wisconsin and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Wisconsin | Wisconsin avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.6:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.4:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.4% | ▼ 31% | 38.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 266 | top 57% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.6:1
Leaner classes than 79% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
266
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the Wisconsin average of 38.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
11.6:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 28% in Wisconsin - lower ratio than 72% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
11.3%
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
$13,990
per pupil, district-wide
- below Wisconsin avg of $15,645
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 266 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
4
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.8%
Hispanic or Latino 13.9%
Two or More 6.0%
African American 4.5%
Asian 0.8%
Largest group: White at 74.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 41.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 41.5, Harrison Elementary is more mixed than the Wisconsin school average of 35.7.
Programs
District finance for Janesville School District reports $13,990 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Craig High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Parker High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Marshall Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Edison Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Franklin Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower 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
- 1,272
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 747
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 587
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar other schools in Janesville
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Roosevelt Elementary
Standard public school
412 students 15.3:1 students per teacher
Washington Elementary
Standard public school
410 students 15.2:1 students per teacher
Van Buren Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Kennedy Elementary
Standard public school
404 students 15:1 students per teacher
Monroe Elementary
Standard public school
376 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Preschool 4 Janesville
Standard public school
345 students 20.3:1 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 (~266 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Elementary
How many students attend Harrison Elementary?
Harrison Elementary has 266 students enrolled. It is a public school in Janesville, WI. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 274 (2023-24), up 16.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Elementary is 11.6:1, which is 19% lower than the Wisconsin average of 14.4:1 and 26% 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?
26.4% of students at Harrison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Wisconsin average of 38.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Elementary is White at 74.8% of enrollment, in Janesville, WI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Elementary?
Harrison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 rank among schools in Janesville?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Elementary ranks #5 of 18 schools in Janesville, WI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Janesville on the city page.
What other schools are in Janesville School District?
Besides Harrison Elementary, Janesville School District also operates Craig High (1,400 students), Parker High (1,272 students), and Marshall Middle (747 students). See the Janesville School District district page for the complete list.