Enrollment
1,069
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrison, OH
Harrison Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 390473802878
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.9:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 25.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Middle School has class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Harrison, OH.
School address
District: Southwest Local · Ohio
NCES ID 390473802878 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
43.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
24.9:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+37% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
25.8%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
-18% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrison Middle School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrison Middle School
Harrison Middle School is a large middle school in Harrison, Ohio, enrolling 1,069 students.
Class loads run heavy: 24.9:1 is larger than about 92% of Ohio schools and 37% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 25.8% lands close to the Ohio typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Ohio, bigger than 95% of state schools at 1,069 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Among 295 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Ohio schools statewide, it ranks #269, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (91% of enrollment) (diversity index 18/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 514 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 29.3% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Southwest Local spends $11,090 per pupil, 24% below the Ohio average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Its district draws 15.8% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Discipline events run high: 219 in- and out-of-school suspensions were reported for 1,069 students in the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
The federal civil-rights collection also records 3 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Southwest Local also operates William Henry Harrison High School (1,122 students) and Crosby Elementary School (807 students) alongside Harrison Middle 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 Middle School compares
Harrison Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.9:1 | ▲ 37% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 25.8% | ▼ 18% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,069 | top 5% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.9:1
Leaner classes than 5% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,069
Bigger than 92% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
25.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% below the Ohio average of 31.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.9:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 92% in Ohio - lower ratio than 8% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
29.3%
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
$11,090
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.1 FTE
Per 514 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
110
in-school suspensions + 109 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 10.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
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 90.6%
Two or More 3.5%
Hispanic or Latino 3.0%
African American 1.9%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 90.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 17.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 17.7, Harrison Middle School is less mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Southwest Local, which includes Harrison Middle School.
$11,090
Per student
-24%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 51.0%
State 33.2%
Federal 15.8%
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 Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry Harrison High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Crosby Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Miami Whitewater Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 807
- Students per teacher
- 31:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 672
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 604
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~1,069 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Harrison Middle School
How many students attend Harrison Middle School?
Harrison Middle School has 1,069 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrison, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Middle School is 24.9:1, which is 37% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 59% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrison Middle School?
25.8% of students at Harrison Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Middle School is White at 90.6% of enrollment, in Harrison, OH.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Middle School?
Harrison Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harrison Middle School rank among public schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Harrison, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harrison on the city page.
Is Harrison Middle School a good school?
Harrison Middle School earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 92% of Ohio schools. It is also one of the largest schools in Ohio. 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 Southwest Local?
Besides Harrison Middle School, Southwest Local also operates William Henry Harrison High School (1,122 students), Crosby Elementary School (807 students), and Miami Whitewater Elementary School (672 students). See the Southwest Local district page for the complete list.
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