- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrison, AR
Harrison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050738001397
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Middle School earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arkansas median.
- #2 of 4
- elementary schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 15.7:1
- students per teacher
- 36.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Middle School has class sizes near the Arkansas median. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Middle School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Harrison, AR.
School address
District: Harrison School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050738001397 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Harrison Middle School held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 57.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+28 students YoY 050738001397 · Harrison, AR Elementary · MID · TRAD
865 enr · 15.7:1 · 36.7% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (843 students)
Harrison Middle School held near 858 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+28 headcount). Teacher FTE added 55.8 → 57.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Harrison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
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
- Harrison Kinde 177
Harrison Kindergarten
177 students
What this shows Harrison Middle School reports 865 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison Middle School compares
Harrison Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.7:1 | ▲ 15% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.7% | ▼ 38% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 865 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.7:1
Leaner classes than 41% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
865
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
36.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.7:1
students per teacher
- 15% above state mean
Top 68% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
14.3%
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
$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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 288 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
65
in-school suspensions + 47 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 12.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Two or More 3.6%
Asian 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
African American 0.1%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Harrison Middle School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline Heights Elem. School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Forest Heights Elem. School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Kindergarten | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 479
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Harrison
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~865 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Middle School
How many students attend Harrison Middle School?
Harrison Middle School has 865 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrison, AR. CCD year-over-year: 830 (2022-23) → 858 (2023-24), nearly flat (+28).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Middle School is 15.7:1, which is 15% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 0% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrison Middle School?
36.7% of students at Harrison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Middle School is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Harrison, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Middle School?
Harrison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Middle School rank among elementary schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Middle School ranks #2 of 4 elementary schools in Harrison, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Harrison on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison School District?
Besides Harrison Middle School, Harrison School District also operates Harrison High School (843 students), Skyline Heights Elem. School (479 students), and Forest Heights Elem. School (375 students). See the Harrison School District district page for the complete list.