Enrollment
409
Illinois · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Geneva, IL
Harrison Street Elem School
Federal NCES profile for Harrison Street Elem School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 64/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 171638001956
👥 S:T ratio 49
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harrison Street Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median.
- #5 of 6
- elementary schools in Geneva · Resource Index
- 64
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.7:1
- students per teacher
- 409
- students enrolled
Harrison Street Elem School has class sizes near the Illinois median. Computed live against every Illinois school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Street Elem School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Geneva, IL.
School address
District: Geneva Cusd 304 · Illinois
NCES ID 171638001956 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
31.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
12.7:1
vs 14:1 Illinois avg
-9% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harrison Street Elem School compares with Illinois and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harrison Street Elem School
Harrison Street Elem School is a mid-sized elementary school in Geneva, Illinois, enrolling 409 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 12.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of Illinois schools by student-teacher ratio.
With 409 students, its enrollment sits close to the Illinois median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 97% of the 3,845 Illinois schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Its student body is led by White (69%) and Hispanic or Latino (21%) (diversity index 47/100).
10.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Among Geneva's elementary schools, it stands alongside Williamsburg Elem School (439 students): Harrison Street Elem School is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (12.7:1 vs 14.4:1).
Geneva Cusd 304 also operates Geneva Community High School (1,635 students) and Geneva Middle Sch North (623 students) alongside Harrison Street Elem 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 Street Elem School compares
Harrison Street Elem School on the metrics families compare, against Illinois and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Illinois | Illinois avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 14:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 409 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.7:1
Leaner classes than 72% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
409
Bigger than 49% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Staffing depth
12.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 37% in Illinois - lower ratio than 63% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
10.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$19,653
per pupil, district-wide
- above Illinois avg of $17,042
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
11
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
Enrollment 409 Top 44% in Illinois - larger than 56% of 3,845 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 31.0
Students per teacher 12.7:1 -9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible -
NCES ID 171638001956
Student demographics
White 69.4%
Hispanic or Latino 20.5%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 3.4%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 69.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 47.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 47.2, Harrison Street Elem School is more mixed than the Illinois school average of 38.9.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 10.5%
In-school suspensions 11
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Geneva Cusd 304, which includes Harrison Street Elem School.
$19,653
Per student
+15%
vs Illinois
Avg $17,042
+18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 72.8%
State 22.2%
Federal 5.1%
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 Street Elem School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Geneva Community High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Geneva Middle Sch North | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Geneva Middle Sch South | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Williamsburg Elem School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mill Creek School | Similar size | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harrison Street Elem School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,635
- Students per teacher
- 13.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 623
- Students per teacher
- 10.6:1
- Resource Index
- 59/100
- Enrollment
- 613
- Students per teacher
- 11.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
- Enrollment
- 439
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 63/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 67/100
Similar elementary schools in Geneva
5 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Williamsburg Elem School
Standard public school
439 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Mill Creek School
Standard public school
354 students 14.1:1 students per teacher
Western Avenue Elem School
Standard public school
338 students 12.7:1 students per teacher
Heartland Elementary School
Standard public school
298 students 14:1 students per teacher
Fabyan Elementary School
Standard public school
217 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
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Frequently asked questions about Harrison Street Elem School
How many students attend Harrison Street Elem School?
Harrison Street Elem School has 409 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Geneva, IL.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harrison Street Elem School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harrison Street Elem School is 12.7:1, which is 9% lower than the Illinois average of 14:1 and 19% 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 Street Elem School?
The largest demographic group at Harrison Street Elem School is White at 69.4% of enrollment, in Geneva, IL.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harrison Street Elem School?
Harrison Street Elem School has a Resource Investment Index of 64/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harrison Street Elem School rank among elementary schools in Geneva?
By Resource Investment Index, Harrison Street Elem School ranks #5 of 6 elementary schools in Geneva, IL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Geneva on the city page.
Is Harrison Street Elem School a good school?
Harrison Street Elem School earns 64/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Illinois median. 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 Geneva Cusd 304?
Besides Harrison Street Elem School, Geneva Cusd 304 also operates Geneva Community High School (1,635 students), Geneva Middle Sch North (623 students), and Geneva Middle Sch South (613 students). See the Geneva Cusd 304 district page for the complete list.