- Enrollment
- 1,182
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · San Tan Valley, AZ
Jack Harmon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Jack Harmon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 040399002561
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 24
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jack Harmon Elementary School earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Arizona median.
- #6 of 9
- schools in San Tan Valley · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.3:1
- students per teacher
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Jack Harmon Elementary School has class sizes near the Arizona median. Computed live against every Arizona school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Harmon Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in San Tan Valley, AZ.
School address
District: J O Combs Unified School District (4445) · Arizona
NCES ID 040399002561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-40 students YoY
Jack Harmon Elementary School shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-9.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-40 students YoY 040399002561 · San Tan Valley, AZ Other · SMALL · TRAD
382 enr · 15.3:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Combs High School (1,182 students)
Jack Harmon Elementary School shrank from 425 students in 2022-23 to 385 in 2023-24 (-9.4%). Teacher FTE lost 25.0 → 20.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arizona schools → · Find another →
Jack Harmon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Combs High Sch
Combs High School
1,182 students
- J. O. Combs Mi
J. O. Combs Middle School
581 students
- Ellsworth Elem
Ellsworth Elementary School
516 students
- Ranch Elementa
Ranch Elementary School
509 students
- Kathryn Sue Si 384
Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary
384 students
- This school 382
Jack Harmon Elementary School
382 students
What this shows Jack Harmon Elementary School reports 382 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jack Harmon Elementary School compares
Jack Harmon Elementary School is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arizona and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arizona | Arizona avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.3:1 | ▼ 10% | 17:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 13% | 48.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 382 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.3:1
Leaner classes than 44% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
382
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 13% below the Arizona average of 48.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% below state mean
Top 39% in Arizona - lower ratio than 61% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
51.3%
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
$9,719
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arizona avg of $13,502
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 382 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 45.0%
Hispanic or Latino 39.5%
African American 6.5%
Two or More 3.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 2.4%
Asian 1.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.6%
Largest group: White at 45.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.5, Jack Harmon Elementary School is more mixed than the Arizona school average of 47.2.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for J O Combs Unified School District (4445) reports $9,719 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jack Harmon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Combs High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| J. O. Combs Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ellsworth Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Ranch Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Kathryn Sue Simonton Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jack Harmon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 581
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 516
- Students per teacher
- 17.2:1
- Resource Index
- 25/100
- Enrollment
- 509
- Students per teacher
- 22.1:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 384
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Similar other schools in San Tan Valley
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
American Leadership Academy Ironwood K12
Standard public school
2,084 students
Poston Butte High School
Standard public school
1,310 students 18.5:1 students per teacher
Combs High School
Standard public school
1,182 students 20:1 students per teacher
Walker Butte K-8
Standard public school
718 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
San Tan Heights Elementary
Standard public school
669 students 17.2:1 students per teacher
Skyline Ranch Elementary School
Standard public school
583 students 14.2:1 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 (~382 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.3:1)
Frequently asked questions about Jack Harmon Elementary School
How many students attend Jack Harmon Elementary School?
Jack Harmon Elementary School has 382 students enrolled. It is a public school in San Tan Valley, AZ. CCD year-over-year: 425 (2022-23) → 385 (2023-24), down 40.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jack Harmon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Jack Harmon Elementary School is 15.3:1, which is 10% lower than the Arizona average of 17:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jack Harmon Elementary School?
41.9% of students at Jack Harmon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arizona average of 48.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jack Harmon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Jack Harmon Elementary School is White at 45.0% of enrollment, in San Tan Valley, AZ. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jack Harmon Elementary School?
Jack Harmon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Jack Harmon Elementary School rank among schools in San Tan Valley?
By Resource Investment Index, Jack Harmon Elementary School ranks #6 of 9 schools in San Tan Valley, AZ. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in San Tan Valley on the city page.
What other schools are in J O Combs Unified School District (4445)?
Besides Jack Harmon Elementary School, J O Combs Unified School District (4445) also operates Combs High School (1,182 students), J. O. Combs Middle School (581 students), and Ellsworth Elementary School (516 students). See the J O Combs Unified School District (4445) district page for the complete list.