- Enrollment
- 1,066
- Students per teacher
- 10.2:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Parsons Memorial School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 45.1 → 44.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+4 students YoY 361374001124 · Harrison, NY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
480 enr · 10.7:1 · 23.2% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison High School (1,066 students)
Parsons Memorial School held near 492 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+4 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 45.1 → 44.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · New York schools → · Find another →
Parsons Memorial School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
1,066 students
- Louis M Klein
Louis M Klein Middle School
923 students
- Harrison Avenu
Harrison Avenue Elementary School
607 students
- This school
Parsons Memorial School
480 students
- Purchase Schoo 385
Purchase School
385 students
- Samuel J Prest 331
Samuel J Preston School
331 students
What this shows Parsons Memorial School reports 480 students on the CCD universe file.
How Parsons Memorial School compares
Parsons Memorial School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$34,802
per pupil, district-wide
- above New York avg of $28,120
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.
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
District finance for Harrison Central School District reports $34,802 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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
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 (~480 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~10.7:1)
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. CCD year-over-year: 488 (2022-23) → 492 (2023-24), nearly flat (+4).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.