- Enrollment
- 1,088
- Students per teacher
- 27.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Pittsboro, NC
Perry W Harrison Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Perry W Harrison Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370075002080
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 48
📋 Attendance 60
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Perry W Harrison Elementary earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #1 of 3
- schools in Pittsboro · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.4:1
- students per teacher
- 26.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Perry W Harrison Elementary has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Perry W Harrison Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Pittsboro, NC.
School address
District: Chatham County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370075002080 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+13 students YoY
Perry W Harrison Elementary grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+5.7%).
Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+13 students YoY 370075002080 · Pittsboro, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
262 enr · 16.4:1 · 26.0% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Seaforth High (1,088 students)
Perry W Harrison Elementary grew from 227 students in 2022-23 to 240 in 2023-24 (+5.7%). Teacher FTE added 16.2 → 17.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Perry W Harrison Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Seaforth High
Seaforth High
1,088 students
- Jordan Matthew
Jordan Matthews High
848 students
- Margaret B. Po
Margaret B. Pollard Middle
736 students
- Chatham Grove
Chatham Grove Elementary
683 students
- Northwood High
Northwood High
634 students
- This school 262
Perry W Harrison Elementary
262 students
What this shows Perry W Harrison Elementary reports 262 students on the CCD universe file.
How Perry W Harrison Elementary compares
Perry W Harrison Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.4:1 | ▲ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 26.0% | ▼ 61% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 262 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.4:1
Leaner classes than 35% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
262
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
26.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 61% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
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
16.4:1
students per teacher
- 4% above state mean
Top 67% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 33% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
16.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$14,128
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 262 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 71.8%
Hispanic or Latino 9.9%
Two or More 7.6%
African American 7.3%
Asian 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: White at 71.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 46.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 46.3, Perry W Harrison Elementary is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Chatham County Schools reports $14,128 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Perry W Harrison Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Seaforth High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Jordan Matthews High | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Margaret B. Pollard Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Chatham Grove Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northwood High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Perry W Harrison Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 736
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 683
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 634
- Students per teacher
- 11.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Pittsboro
2 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
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 (~262 students)
Frequently asked questions about Perry W Harrison Elementary
How many students attend Perry W Harrison Elementary?
Perry W Harrison Elementary has 262 students enrolled. It is a public school in Pittsboro, NC. CCD year-over-year: 227 (2022-23) → 240 (2023-24), up 13.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Perry W Harrison Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Perry W Harrison Elementary is 16.4:1, which is 4% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Perry W Harrison Elementary?
26.0% of students at Perry W Harrison Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Perry W Harrison Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Perry W Harrison Elementary is White at 71.8% of enrollment, in Pittsboro, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Perry W Harrison Elementary?
Perry W Harrison Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (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 Perry W Harrison Elementary rank among schools in Pittsboro?
By Resource Investment Index, Perry W Harrison Elementary ranks #1 of 3 schools in Pittsboro, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Pittsboro on the city page.
What other schools are in Chatham County Schools?
Besides Perry W Harrison Elementary, Chatham County Schools also operates Seaforth High (1,088 students), Jordan Matthews High (848 students), and Margaret B. Pollard Middle (736 students). See the Chatham County Schools district page for the complete list.