- Enrollment
- 3,012
- Students per teacher
- 18.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Laurel, MD
James H. Harrison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for James H. Harrison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 240051001069
👥 S:T ratio 53
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 39
📋 Attendance 37
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
James H. Harrison Elementary earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools.
- #1 of 12
- schools in Laurel · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.7:1
- small classes for Maryland
- 67.9%
- free-lunch eligible
James H. Harrison Elementary has class sizes smaller than 83% of Maryland schools. Computed live against every Maryland school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, James H. Harrison Elementary ranks #1 of 12 schools in Laurel, MD.
School address
District: Prince George's County Public Schools · Maryland
NCES ID 240051001069 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-1 students YoY
James H. Harrison Elementary held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-1 students YoY 240051001069 · Laurel, MD Other · SMALL · TRAD
304 enr · 11.7:1 · 67.9% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: High Point High (3,012 students)
James H. Harrison Elementary held near 301 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-1 headcount). Teacher FTE added 26.3 → 33.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Maryland schools → · Find another →
James H. Harrison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- High Point Hig
High Point High
3,012 students
- Charles Herber
Charles Herbert Flowers High
2,712 students
- Parkdale High
Parkdale High
2,588 students
- Bowie High
Bowie High
2,580 students
- Eleanor Roosev
Eleanor Roosevelt High
2,544 students
- This school 304
James H. Harrison Elementary
304 students
What this shows James H. Harrison Elementary reports 304 students on the CCD universe file.
How James H. Harrison Elementary compares
James H. Harrison Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Maryland and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Maryland | Maryland avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.7:1 | ▼ 19% | 14.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.9% | ▲ 39% | 49.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 304 | top 85% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.7:1
Leaner classes than 78% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
304
Bigger than 33% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% above the Maryland average of 49.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.7:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 17% in Maryland - lower ratio than 83% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
25.3%
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
$19,789
per pupil, district-wide
- above Maryland avg of $18,753
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 304 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 6 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 57.6%
African American 32.2%
Asian 3.6%
White 3.0%
Two or More 3.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.1, James H. Harrison Elementary is more mixed than the Maryland school average of 52.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Prince George's County Public Schools reports $19,789 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How James H. Harrison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| High Point High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Charles Herbert Flowers High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Parkdale High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bowie High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eleanor Roosevelt High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to James H. Harrison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,712
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,588
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 2,580
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,544
- Students per teacher
- 20.9:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Similar other schools in Laurel
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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Standard public school
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Forest Ridge Elementary
Standard public school
659 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Laurel Woods Elementary
Standard public school
625 students 11.4:1 students per teacher
Scotchtown Hills Elementary
Standard public school
589 students 14.7:1 students per teacher
Montpelier Elementary
Standard public school
573 students 15.9:1 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 (~304 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~11.7:1)
Frequently asked questions about James H. Harrison Elementary
How many students attend James H. Harrison Elementary?
James H. Harrison Elementary has 304 students enrolled. It is a public school in Laurel, MD. CCD year-over-year: 302 (2022-23) → 301 (2023-24), nearly flat (-1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at James H. Harrison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at James H. Harrison Elementary is 11.7:1, which is 19% lower than the Maryland average of 14.5:1 and 25% 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 James H. Harrison Elementary?
67.9% of students at James H. Harrison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Maryland average of 49.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of James H. Harrison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at James H. Harrison Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 57.6% of enrollment, in Laurel, MD. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for James H. Harrison Elementary?
James H. Harrison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 James H. Harrison Elementary rank among schools in Laurel?
By Resource Investment Index, James H. Harrison Elementary ranks #1 of 12 schools in Laurel, MD. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Laurel on the city page.
What other schools are in Prince George's County Public Schools?
Besides James H. Harrison Elementary, Prince George's County Public Schools also operates High Point High (3,012 students), Charles Herbert Flowers High (2,712 students), and Parkdale High (2,588 students). See the Prince George's County Public Schools district page for the complete list.