Enrollment
716
Pennsylvania · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pittsburgh, PA
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
Federal NCES profile for J.E. Harrison Education Ctr, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 420297006787
👥 S:T ratio 61
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 28
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania schools.
- #53 of 62
- elementary schools in Pittsburgh · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9.8:1
- small classes for Pennsylvania
- 55.1%
- free-lunch eligible
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr has class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania schools. Computed live against every Pennsylvania school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, J.E. Harrison Education Ctr ranks #53 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA.
School address
District: Baldwin-Whitehall Sd · Pennsylvania
NCES ID 420297006787 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
73.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
9.8:1
vs 13.6:1 Pennsylvania avg
-28% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
55.1%
vs 58.1% Pennsylvania avg
-5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How J.E. Harrison Education Ctr compares with Pennsylvania and U.S. medians
What stands out at J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, enrolling 716 students.
Classes run notably small here: at 9.8:1, J.E. Harrison Education Ctr is leaner than roughly 93% of Pennsylvania schools and 28% under the state's 13.6:1 norm, more adult attention per pupil than most peers.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 55.1% lands close to the Pennsylvania typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
Enrollment of 716 puts it in the larger third of Pennsylvania schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,889 scored Pennsylvania schools.
Among 284 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Pennsylvania schools statewide, it ranks #207, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (60%) and Asian (25%) (diversity index 57/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 716 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 28.8% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The surrounding Baldwin-Whitehall Sd spends $13,856 per pupil, 23% below the Pennsylvania average, a leaner-resourced district than most.
Among Pittsburgh's elementary schools, it stands alongside Penn Hills El Sch (1,228 students): J.E. Harrison Education Ctr is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (9.8:1 vs 13.2:1).
Baldwin-Whitehall Sd also operates Baldwin Shs (1,657 students) and Whitehall El Sch (669 students) alongside J.E. Harrison Education Ctr.
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 J.E. Harrison Education Ctr compares
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr on the metrics families compare, against Pennsylvania and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.8:1 | ▼ 28% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 55.1% | ▼ 5% | 58.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 716 | top 20% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.8:1
Leaner classes than 90% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
716
Bigger than 81% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
55.1%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% below the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.8:1
students per teacher
- 28% below state mean
Top 7% in Pennsylvania - lower ratio than 93% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
28.8%
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
$13,856
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $17,970
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 716 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
30
in-school suspensions + 24 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.5 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 59.8%
Asian 25.4%
African American 7.1%
Two or More 4.6%
Hispanic or Latino 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 57.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.0, J.E. Harrison Education Ctr is more mixed than the Pennsylvania school average of 37.3.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Baldwin-Whitehall Sd, which includes J.E. Harrison Education Ctr.
$13,856
Per student
-23%
vs Pennsylvania
Avg $17,970
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 61.4%
State 31.1%
Federal 7.5%
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 J.E. Harrison Education Ctr Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Shs | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitehall El Sch | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Mcannulty El Sch | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to J.E. Harrison Education Ctr's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 669
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 68/100
- Enrollment
- 354
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
Similar elementary schools in Pittsburgh
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Penn Hills El Sch
Standard public school
1,228 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Mcknight El Sch
Standard public school
875 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Chartiers Valley Intrmd School
Standard public school
801 students 15.7:1 students per teacher
Pittsburgh Colfax K-8
Standard public school
789 students 14.6:1 students per teacher
Ohara El Sch
Standard public school
726 students 14:1 students per teacher
Whitehall El Sch
Standard public school
669 students 14.2:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Pennsylvania, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~716 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~9.8:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
How many students attend J.E. Harrison Education Ctr?
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr has 716 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pittsburgh, PA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at J.E. Harrison Education Ctr?
The student-teacher ratio at J.E. Harrison Education Ctr is 9.8:1, which is 28% lower than the Pennsylvania average of 13.6:1 and 38% 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 J.E. Harrison Education Ctr?
55.1% of students at J.E. Harrison Education Ctr are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Pennsylvania average of 58.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of J.E. Harrison Education Ctr?
The largest demographic group at J.E. Harrison Education Ctr is White at 59.8% of enrollment, in Pittsburgh, PA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for J.E. Harrison Education Ctr?
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does J.E. Harrison Education Ctr rank among elementary schools in Pittsburgh?
By Resource Investment Index, J.E. Harrison Education Ctr ranks #53 of 62 elementary schools in Pittsburgh, PA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Pittsburgh on the city page.
Is J.E. Harrison Education Ctr a good school?
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 93% of Pennsylvania 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 Baldwin-Whitehall Sd?
Besides J.E. Harrison Education Ctr, Baldwin-Whitehall Sd also operates Baldwin Shs (1,657 students), Whitehall El Sch (669 students), and Mcannulty El Sch (354 students). See the Baldwin-Whitehall Sd district page for the complete list.
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