Enrollment
582
Michigan · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrison, MI
Robert M Larson Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Robert M Larson Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 261782005447
👥 S:T ratio 34
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 69
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Robert M Larson Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.6:1
- students per teacher
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Robert M Larson Elementary School has class sizes near the Michigan median. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Robert M Larson Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Harrison, MI.
School address
District: Harrison Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 261782005447 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
35.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.6:1
vs 17.5:1 Michigan avg
-5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
78.9%
vs 54.3% Michigan avg
+45% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Robert M Larson Elementary School compares with Michigan and U.S. medians
What stands out at Robert M Larson Elementary School
Robert M Larson Elementary School is a high-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Harrison, Michigan, enrolling 582 students.
At 16.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the Michigan median, within a few percentage points of the 17.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 78.9% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 582 puts it in the larger third of Michigan schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 3,375 scored Michigan schools.
Among 359 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Michigan schools statewide, it ranks #16, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (93% of enrollment) (diversity index 13/100).
12.4% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Its district draws 24.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Harrison Community Schools also operates Harrison Community High School (281 students) and Harrison Middle School (279 students) alongside Robert M Larson Elementary 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 Robert M Larson Elementary School compares
Robert M Larson Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.6:1 | ▼ 5% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 45% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 582 | top 19% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.6:1
Leaner classes than 33% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
582
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% above the Michigan average of 54.3%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
16.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% below state mean
Top 49% in Michigan - lower ratio than 51% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.4%
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
$14,399
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $13,507
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 37 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.4 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 93.3%
Two or More 3.4%
Hispanic or Latino 2.4%
African American 0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 93.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 12.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 12.8, Robert M Larson Elementary School is less mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harrison Community Schools, which includes Robert M Larson Elementary School.
$14,399
Per student
+7%
vs Michigan
Avg $13,507
-13%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 34.1%
State 41.7%
Federal 24.2%
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 Robert M Larson Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Community High School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Middle School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison Alternative Education | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Robert M Larson Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Michigan, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~582 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~16.6:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Robert M Larson Elementary School
How many students attend Robert M Larson Elementary School?
Robert M Larson Elementary School has 582 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrison, MI.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Robert M Larson Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Robert M Larson Elementary School is 16.6:1, which is 5% lower than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 6% higher 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 Robert M Larson Elementary School?
78.9% of students at Robert M Larson Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Robert M Larson Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Robert M Larson Elementary School is White at 93.3% of enrollment, in Harrison, MI.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Robert M Larson Elementary School?
Robert M Larson Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 Robert M Larson Elementary School rank among public schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Robert M Larson Elementary School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Harrison, MI. 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 Robert M Larson Elementary School a good school?
Robert M Larson Elementary School earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Michigan median. 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 Community Schools?
Besides Robert M Larson Elementary School, Harrison Community Schools also operates Harrison Community High School (281 students), Harrison Middle School (279 students), and Harrison Alternative Education (42 students). See the Harrison Community Schools district page for the complete list.
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