Enrollment
708
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 261644008537
Harrison Park Academy — Grand Rapids, MI
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Park Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 18/100.
👥 Class size 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Grand Rapids Public Schools · Michigan
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
34.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 18.2:1 Michigan avg
+3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
88.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+64% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrison Park Academy compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Harrison Park Academy reports 708 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 34.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 18.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 3% above the Michigan state mean of 18.2:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 18% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 88.9% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 64% above the Michigan average and 72% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 72.0% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Grand Rapids Public Schools spends $19,650 per pupil district-wide, above the Michigan average of $15,842 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.7% from local sources (property taxes), 45.7% from the state, and 21.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harrison Park Academy compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Michigan state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▲ 3% | 18.2:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 88.9% | ▲ 64% | 54.3% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 708 | top 88% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
88.9%
free-lunch eligible
— 64% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
— 3% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan — lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
72.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,650
per pupil, district-wide
— above Michigan avg of $15,842
Above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
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.
Overview
Enrollment 708 Top 88% in Michigan — larger than 12% of 3,399 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 34.0
Students per teacher 18.8:1 +3% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 88.9% +64% vs state
NCES ID 261644008537
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.
Programs & staff
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 72.0%
In-school suspensions 0
Out-of-school suspensions 148
Expulsions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Grand Rapids Public Schools, which includes Harrison Park Academy.
$19,650
Per student
+24%
vs Michigan
Avg $15,842
+1%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 45.7%
Federal 21.6%
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.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 955
- Students per teacher
- 23.3:1
- Enrollment
- 881
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Enrollment
- 494
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Enrollment
- 488
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
Similar other schools in Grand Rapids
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Grand Rapids Child Discovery Center
Standard public school
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Hope Academy of West Michigan
Standard public school
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Mulick Park Elementary School
Standard public school
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Aberdeen Academy
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Educator & family resources
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Chronic absenteeism
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School discipline data
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Frequently asked questions about Harrison Park Academy
How many students attend Harrison Park Academy?
Harrison Park Academy has 708 students enrolled. It is a other school in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Park Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Park Academy is 18.8:1, which is 3% higher than the Michigan average of 18.2:1 and 18% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Grand Rapids, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Park Academy?
Harrison Park Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (F) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.