- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrison, AR
Harrison Kindergarten
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Kindergarten, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050738001694
👥 S:T ratio 50
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 59
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Kindergarten earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most Arkansas schools.
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.6:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 177
- students enrolled
Harrison Kindergarten has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Harrison School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050738001694 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-18 students YoY
Harrison Kindergarten shrank from 211 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-8.5%).
Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 15.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-18 students YoY 050738001694 · Harrison, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
177 enr · 12.6:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Middle School (865 students)
Harrison Kindergarten shrank from 211 students in 2022-23 to 193 in 2023-24 (-8.5%). Teacher FTE added 14.4 → 15.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Harrison Kindergarten in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison Middl
Harrison Middle School
865 students
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
843 students
- Skyline Height
Skyline Heights Elem. School
479 students
- Forest Heights
Forest Heights Elem. School
375 students
- This school 177
Harrison Kindergarten
177 students
What this shows Harrison Kindergarten reports 177 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison Kindergarten compares
Harrison Kindergarten is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.6:1 | ▼ 7% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 24% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 177 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.6:1
Leaner classes than 70% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
177
Bigger than 17% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.6:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 39% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
16.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$12,466
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
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 177 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 7 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 92.1%
Two or More 4.0%
Hispanic or Latino 2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.1%
African American 0.6%
Largest group: White at 92.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.9, Harrison Kindergarten is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
District finance for Harrison School District reports $12,466 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrison Kindergarten Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline Heights Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Heights Elem. School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison Kindergarten's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
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 (~177 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Kindergarten
How many students attend Harrison Kindergarten?
Harrison Kindergarten has 177 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrison, AR. CCD year-over-year: 211 (2022-23) → 193 (2023-24), down 18.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Kindergarten?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Kindergarten is 12.6:1, which is 7% lower than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 20% 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 Kindergarten?
45.0% of students at Harrison Kindergarten are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Kindergarten?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Kindergarten is White at 92.1% of enrollment, in Harrison, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Kindergarten?
Harrison Kindergarten 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).
What other schools are in Harrison School District?
Besides Harrison Kindergarten, Harrison School District also operates Harrison Middle School (865 students), Harrison High School (843 students), and Skyline Heights Elem. School (479 students). See the Harrison School District district page for the complete list.