- Enrollment
- 1,770
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harvest, AL
Harvest School
Federal NCES profile for Harvest School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 010222000835
👥 S:T ratio 28
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 55
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harvest School earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Alabama median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Alabama schools.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Harvest · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.9:1
- students per teacher
- 47.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harvest School has class sizes near the Alabama median. Computed live against every Alabama school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harvest School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Harvest, AL.
School address
District: Madison County · Alabama
NCES ID 010222000835 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-88 students YoY
Harvest School shrank from 734 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (-12.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-88 students YoY 010222000835 · Harvest, AL Other · MID · TRAD
663 enr · 17.9:1 · 47.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Sparkman High School (1,770 students)
Harvest School shrank from 734 students in 2022-23 to 646 in 2023-24 (-12.0%). Teacher FTE lost 37.0 → 34.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Alabama schools → · Find another →
Harvest School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Sparkman High
Sparkman High School
1,770 students
- Hazel Green Hi
Hazel Green High School
1,454 students
- Buckhorn High
Buckhorn High School
1,320 students
- Meridianville
Meridianville Middle School
1,100 students
- Monrovia Middl
Monrovia Middle School
988 students
- This school 663
Harvest School
663 students
What this shows Harvest School reports 663 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harvest School compares
Harvest School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Alabama and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Alabama | Alabama avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.9:1 | ▲ 1% | 17.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.8% | ▼ 19% | 58.8% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 663 | top 24% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.9:1
Leaner classes than 25% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
663
Bigger than 78% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the Alabama average of 58.8%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.9:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 58% in Alabama - lower ratio than 42% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$10,905
per pupil, district-wide
- below Alabama avg of $13,538
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 663 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 27 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
African American 44.0%
White 30.8%
Hispanic or Latino 14.2%
Two or More 9.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.4%
Asian 0.6%
Largest group: African American at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.3, Harvest School is more mixed than the Alabama school average of 42.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Madison County reports $10,905 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harvest School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkman High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hazel Green High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Buckhorn High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Meridianville Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Monrovia Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harvest School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,454
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 21/100
- Enrollment
- 1,320
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,100
- Students per teacher
- 32.4:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 988
- Students per teacher
- 19.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Similar other schools in Harvest
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~663 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harvest School
How many students attend Harvest School?
Harvest School has 663 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harvest, AL. CCD year-over-year: 734 (2022-23) → 646 (2023-24), down 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvest School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvest School is 17.9:1, which is 1% higher than the Alabama average of 17.7:1 and 14% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harvest School?
47.8% of students at Harvest School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Alabama average of 58.8%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harvest School?
The largest demographic group at Harvest School is African American at 44.0% of enrollment, in Harvest, AL. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harvest School?
Harvest School has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (typical 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 Harvest School rank among schools in Harvest?
By Resource Investment Index, Harvest School ranks #1 of 3 schools in Harvest, AL. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Harvest on the city page.
What other schools are in Madison County?
Besides Harvest School, Madison County also operates Sparkman High School (1,770 students), Hazel Green High School (1,454 students), and Buckhorn High School (1,320 students). See the Madison County district page for the complete list.