Enrollment
480
New York · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrison, NY
Parsons Memorial School
Federal NCES profile for Parsons Memorial School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 361374001124
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 64
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Parsons Memorial School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- students per teacher
- 23.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Parsons Memorial School has class sizes near the New York median. Computed live against every New York school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Parsons Memorial School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Harrison, NY.
School address
District: Harrison Central School District · New York
NCES ID 361374001124 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
45.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
10.7:1
vs 11.8:1 New York avg
-9% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
23.2%
vs 56.2% New York avg
-59% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Parsons Memorial School compares with New York and U.S. medians
What stands out at Parsons Memorial School
Parsons Memorial School is a mid-sized elementary school in Harrison, New York, enrolling 480 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 10.7:1 puts it in the smaller third of New York schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 23.2% free-meal eligibility runs 59% below the New York average.
With 480 students, its enrollment sits close to the New York median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 4,801 scored New York schools.
Against 798 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #209.
Its student body is led by White (38%) and Asian (35%), more mixed than most schools in the state (diversity index 69/100).
14.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
The surrounding Harrison Central School District spends $32,929 per pupil, 25% above the New York average, a better-resourced district than most.
Harrison Central School District also operates Harrison High School (1,066 students) and Louis M Klein Middle School (923 students) alongside Parsons Memorial 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 Parsons Memorial School compares
Parsons Memorial School on the metrics families compare, against New York and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs New York | New York avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 10.7:1 | ▼ 9% | 11.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 23.2% | ▼ 59% | 56.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 480 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
480
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
23.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 59% below the New York average of 56.2%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 40% in New York - lower ratio than 60% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
14.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$32,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $26,410
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 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 38.1%
Asian 34.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.3%
Two or More 3.1%
African American 2.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 38.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 68.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 68.8, Parsons Memorial School is more mixed than the New York school average of 45.5.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison Central School District, which includes Parsons Memorial School.
$32,929
Per student
+25%
vs New York
Avg $26,410
+98%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 89.0%
State 6.4%
Federal 4.6%
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 Parsons Memorial School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Louis M Klein Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Avenue Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Purchase School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Samuel J Preston School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Parsons Memorial School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 10.1:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
- Enrollment
- 607
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 385
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of New York, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~480 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Parsons Memorial School
How many students attend Parsons Memorial School?
Parsons Memorial School has 480 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrison, NY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Parsons Memorial School?
The student-teacher ratio at Parsons Memorial School is 10.7:1, which is 9% lower than the New York average of 11.8:1 and 32% 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 Parsons Memorial School?
23.2% of students at Parsons Memorial School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the New York average of 56.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Parsons Memorial School?
The largest demographic group at Parsons Memorial School is White at 38.1% of enrollment, in Harrison, NY. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 68.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Parsons Memorial School?
Parsons Memorial School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher 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 Parsons Memorial School rank among public schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Parsons Memorial School ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Harrison, NY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harrison on the city page.
Is Parsons Memorial School a good school?
Parsons Memorial School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the New York median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most New York 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 Harrison Central School District?
Besides Parsons Memorial School, Harrison Central School District also operates Harrison High School (1,066 students), Louis M Klein Middle School (923 students), and Harrison Avenue Elementary School (607 students). See the Harrison Central School District district page for the complete list.
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