- Enrollment
- 16
- Students per teacher
- 8:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harrison, MT
Harrison School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 62/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 301353000403
👥 S:T ratio 76
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison School earns 62/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 89% of Montana schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 62
- Resource Index · Higher
- 6:1
- small classes for Montana
- 36
- students enrolled
Harrison School has class sizes smaller than 89% of Montana schools. Computed live against every Montana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Harrison, MT.
School address
District: Harrison K-12 Schools · Montana
NCES ID 301353000403 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Harrison School grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+19.2%).
Teacher FTE lost 6.6 → 5.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+10 students YoY 301353000403 · Harrison, MT Other · SMALL · TRAD
36 enr · 6:1 · RII 62
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison 6-8 (16 students)
Harrison School grew from 52 students in 2022-23 to 62 in 2023-24 (+19.2%). Teacher FTE lost 6.6 → 5.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Montana schools → · Find another →
Harrison School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harrison School
36 students
- Harrison 6-8
Harrison 6-8
16 students
- Harrison High 9
Harrison High School
9 students
What this shows Harrison School reports 36 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harrison School compares
Harrison School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Montana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Montana | Montana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 6:1 | ▼ 49% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 36 | top 68% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
6:1
Leaner classes than 98% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
36
Bigger than 4% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
6:1
students per teacher
- 49% below state mean
Top 11% in Montana - lower ratio than 89% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$20,022
per pupil, district-wide
- above Montana avg of $19,859
Somewhat 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 + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 97.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.8%
Largest group: White at 97.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 5.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 5.4, Harrison School is less mixed than the Montana school average of 23.6.
Programs
District finance for Harrison K-12 Schools reports $20,022 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harrison School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison 6-8 | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harrison High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 9
- Students per teacher
- 2.3:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~36 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~6:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harrison School
How many students attend Harrison School?
Harrison School has 36 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harrison, MT. CCD year-over-year: 52 (2022-23) → 62 (2023-24), up 10.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison School is 6:1, which is 49% lower than the Montana average of 11.8:1 and 62% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harrison School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison School is White at 97.2% of enrollment, in Harrison, MT.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison School?
Harrison School has a Resource Investment Index of 62/100 (higher 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 School rank among public schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Harrison, MT. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harrison K-12 Schools?
Besides Harrison School, Harrison K-12 Schools also operates Harrison 6-8 (16 students) and Harrison High School (9 students). See the Harrison K-12 Schools district page for the complete list.