- Enrollment
- 281
- Students per teacher
- 12.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-8 students YoY
Robert M Larson Elementary School held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-8 students YoY 261782005447 · Harrison, MI Elementary · MID · TRAD
582 enr · 16.6:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Community High School (281 students)
Robert M Larson Elementary School held near 598 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-8 headcount). Teacher FTE held 35.0 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Robert M Larson Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Robert M Larson Elementary School
582 students
- Harrison Commu
Harrison Community High School
281 students
- Harrison Middl
Harrison Middle School
279 students
- Harrison Alter 42
Harrison Alternative Education
42 students
What this shows Robert M Larson Elementary School reports 582 students on the CCD universe file.
How Robert M Larson Elementary School compares
Robert M Larson Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$16,375
per pupil, district-wide
- above Michigan avg of $15,012
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.
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
District finance for Harrison Community Schools reports $16,375 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 279
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 42
- Students per teacher
- 42:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
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 (~582 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 606 (2022-23) → 598 (2023-24), nearly flat (-8).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.