- Enrollment
- 1,657
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+266 students YoY
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr grew from 1,143 students in 2022-23 to 1,409 in 2023-24 (+23.3%).
Teacher FTE added 73.1 → 85.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+266 students YoY 420297006787 · Pittsburgh, PA Elementary · MID · TRAD
716 enr · 9.8:1 · 55.1% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Baldwin Shs (1,657 students)
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr grew from 1,143 students in 2022-23 to 1,409 in 2023-24 (+23.3%). Teacher FTE added 73.1 → 85.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Pennsylvania schools → · Find another →
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Baldwin Shs
Baldwin Shs
1,657 students
- This school
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr
716 students
- Whitehall El S
Whitehall El Sch
669 students
- Mcannulty El S 354
Mcannulty El Sch
354 students
What this shows J.E. Harrison Education Ctr reports 716 students on the CCD universe file.
How J.E. Harrison Education Ctr compares
J.E. Harrison Education Ctr is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$14,087
per pupil, district-wide
- below Pennsylvania avg of $18,725
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 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.
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
District finance for Baldwin-Whitehall Sd reports $14,087 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
Nationwide elementary 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 (~716 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 1,143 (2022-23) → 1,409 (2023-24), up 266.
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, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.