- Enrollment
- 1,881
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+74 students YoY
James a Harmon Elementary School grew from 524 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (+14.1%).
Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+74 students YoY 390448001675 · Grove City, OH Other · MID · TRAD
589 enr · 23.6:1 · 54.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Grove City High School (1,881 students)
James a Harmon Elementary School grew from 524 students in 2022-23 to 598 in 2023-24 (+14.1%). Teacher FTE added 25.5 → 27.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
James a Harmon Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grove City Hig
Grove City High School
1,881 students
- Westland High
Westland High School
1,853 students
- Central Crossi
Central Crossing High School
1,674 students
- Franklin Heigh
Franklin Heights High School
1,398 students
- Buckeye Woods 742
Buckeye Woods Elementary School
742 students
- This school 589
James a Harmon Elementary School
589 students
What this shows James a Harmon Elementary School reports 589 students on the CCD universe file.
How James a Harmon Elementary School compares
James a Harmon Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,393
per pupil, district-wide
- below Ohio avg of $15,819
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.
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
District finance for South-Western City reports $14,393 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,853
- 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.
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 (~589 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 524 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), up 74.
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.