- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 24.5:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grand Rapids, MI
Harrison Park Academy
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Park Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 16/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 261644008537
👥 S:T ratio 17
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Park Academy earns 16/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #13 of 14
- schools in Grand Rapids · Resource Index
- 16
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.8:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 88.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Harrison Park Academy has class sizes larger than 85% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Park Academy ranks #13 of 14 schools in Grand Rapids, MI.
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261644008537 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-34 students YoY
Harrison Park Academy shrank from 639 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (-5.3%).
Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-34 students YoY 261644008537 · Grand Rapids, MI Other · MID · TRAD
708 enr · 20.8:1 · 88.9% lunch · RII 16
Nearest enrollment peer: City Middlehigh (955 students)
Harrison Park Academy shrank from 639 students in 2022-23 to 605 in 2023-24 (-5.3%). Teacher FTE added 34.3 → 35.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Harrison Park Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- City Middlehig
City Middlehigh
955 students
- Union High Sch
Union High School
881 students
- This school
Harrison Park Academy
708 students
- Southwest Elem
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
661 students
- Grand Rapids U
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
494 students
- Burton Middle
Burton Middle School
488 students
What this shows Harrison Park Academy reports 708 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison Park Academy compares
Harrison Park Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 20.8:1 | ▲ 19% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 64% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.8:1
Leaner classes than 13% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
708
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 64% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.8:1
students per teacher
- 19% above state mean
Top 85% in Michigan - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
72.0%
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
$17,565
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 20.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 45.6%
African American 29.9%
White 12.3%
Two or More 10.3%
Asian 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.7, Harrison Park Academy is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Grand Rapids Public Schools reports $17,565 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrison Park Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Middlehigh | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Union High School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Burton Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison Park Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 19.6:1
- Resource Index
- 13/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 17.6:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 15/100
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
City Middlehigh
Standard public school
955 students 24.5:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids University Preparatory Academy
Standard public school
494 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
287 students 19.1:1 students per teacher
Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
284 students 10.1:1 students per teacher
Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
264 students 17.6:1 students per teacher
Aberdeen Academy
Standard public school
241 students 13.4:1 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 (~708 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Park Academy
How many students attend Harrison Park Academy?
Harrison Park Academy has 708 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grand Rapids, MI. CCD year-over-year: 639 (2022-23) → 605 (2023-24), down 34.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Park Academy is 20.8:1, which is 19% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 32% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harrison Park Academy?
88.9% of students at Harrison Park Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison Park Academy?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Park Academy is Hispanic or Latino at 45.6% of enrollment, in Grand Rapids, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Park Academy?
Harrison Park Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 16/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harrison Park Academy rank among schools in Grand Rapids?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Park Academy ranks #13 of 14 schools in Grand Rapids, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grand Rapids on the city page.
What other schools are in Grand Rapids Public Schools?
Besides Harrison Park Academy, Grand Rapids Public Schools also operates City Middlehigh (955 students), Union High School (881 students), and Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue (661 students). See the Grand Rapids Public Schools district page for the complete list.