- Enrollment
- 1,122
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
Harrison Middle School held near 1,069 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 390473802878 · Harrison, OH Middle · MID · TRAD
1,069 enr · 24.9:1 · 25.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: William Henry Harrison High School (1,122 students)
Harrison Middle School held near 1,069 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 43.3 → 45.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
Harrison Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- William Henry
William Henry Harrison High School
1,122 students
- This school
Harrison Middle School
1,069 students
- Crosby Element
Crosby Elementary School
807 students
- Miami Whitewat
Miami Whitewater Elementary School
672 students
- Harrison Eleme
Harrison Elementary School
604 students
What this shows Harrison Middle School reports 1,069 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 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 methodology
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
$11,484
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for Southwest Local reports $11,484 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~1,069 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,070 (2022-23) → 1,069 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
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, 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 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.
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.