Enrollment
589
Ohio · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Grove City, OH
James a Harmon Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for James a Harmon Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390448001675
👥 S:T ratio 6
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 11
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James a Harmon Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #2 of 3
- schools in Grove City · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 23.6:1
- large classes for Ohio
- 54.0%
- free-lunch eligible
James a Harmon Elementary School has class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James a Harmon Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Grove City, OH.
School address
District: South-Western City · Ohio
NCES ID 390448001675 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
25.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
23.6:1
vs 18.2:1 Ohio avg
+30% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
54.0%
vs 31.6% Ohio avg
+71% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How James a Harmon Elementary School compares with Ohio and U.S. medians
What stands out at James a Harmon Elementary School
James a Harmon Elementary School is a higher-need, mid-sized combined-grade school in Grove City, Ohio, enrolling 589 students.
Class loads run heavy: 23.6:1 is larger than about 90% of Ohio schools and 30% above the 18.2:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need is high: 54.0% of students qualify for free meals, 71% above the Ohio average, a Title I-weighted population that federal funding formulas prioritise.
Enrollment of 589 puts it in the larger third of Ohio schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 3,574 scored Ohio schools.
Against 278 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #189.
Its student body is led by White (54%) and Hispanic or Latino (17%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 64/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 35.7% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among Grove City's public schools, it stands alongside South-Western Preschool Center (345 students): James a Harmon Elementary School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (23.6:1 vs 38.3:1).
South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students) and Westland High School (1,853 students) alongside James a Harmon Elementary 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 James a Harmon Elementary School compares
James a Harmon Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 23.6:1 | ▲ 30% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 54.0% | ▲ 71% | 31.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 589 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
23.6:1
Leaner classes than 7% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
589
Bigger than 72% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
54.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 71% above the Ohio average of 31.6%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
23.6:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 90% in Ohio - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
35.7%
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
$13,569
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $14,655
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 54.2%
Hispanic or Latino 17.3%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 11.4%
Asian 1.5%
Largest group: White at 54.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.9, James a Harmon Elementary School is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for South-Western City, which includes James a Harmon Elementary School.
$13,569
Per student
-7%
vs Ohio
Avg $14,655
-18%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 38.8%
State 47.4%
Federal 13.8%
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 James a Harmon Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grove City High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Westland High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Central Crossing High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Franklin Heights High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Buckeye Woods Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James a Harmon Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 1,853
- Students per teacher
- 21.1:1
- Resource Index
- 18/100
- Enrollment
- 1,674
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 16/100
- Enrollment
- 1,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
- Enrollment
- 742
- Students per teacher
- 22.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Similar other schools in Grove City
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Ohio, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~589 students)
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Frequently asked questions about James a Harmon Elementary School
How many students attend James a Harmon Elementary School?
James a Harmon Elementary School has 589 students enrolled. It is a public school in Grove City, OH.
What is the student-teacher ratio at James a Harmon Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at James a Harmon Elementary School is 23.6:1, which is 30% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 50% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at James a Harmon Elementary School?
54.0% of students at James a Harmon Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Ohio average of 31.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James a Harmon Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at James a Harmon Elementary School is White at 54.2% of enrollment, in Grove City, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James a Harmon Elementary School?
James a Harmon Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 James a Harmon Elementary School rank among schools in Grove City?
By Resource Investment Index, James a Harmon Elementary School ranks #2 of 3 schools in Grove City, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Grove City on the city page.
Is James a Harmon Elementary School a good school?
James a Harmon Elementary School earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Ohio schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools. 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 South-Western City?
Besides James a Harmon Elementary School, South-Western City also operates Grove City High School (1,881 students), Westland High School (1,853 students), and Central Crossing High School (1,674 students). See the South-Western City district page for the complete list.
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