- Enrollment
- 865
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harrison, AR
Skyline Heights Elem. School
Federal NCES profile for Skyline Heights Elem. School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 34/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 050738000454
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 4
📋 Attendance 33
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Skyline Heights Elem. School earns 34/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools.
- #4 of 4
- elementary schools in Harrison · Resource Index
- 34
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.7:1
- large classes for Arkansas
- 47.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Skyline Heights Elem. School has class sizes larger than 85% of Arkansas schools. Computed live against every Arkansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Heights Elem. School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Harrison, AR.
School address
District: Harrison School District · Arkansas
NCES ID 050738000454 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+0 students YoY
Skyline Heights Elem. School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 26.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+0 students YoY 050738000454 · Harrison, AR Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
479 enr · 17.7:1 · 47.0% lunch · RII 34
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrison Middle School (865 students)
Skyline Heights Elem. School held near 468 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+0 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 27.6 → 26.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Arkansas schools → · Find another →
Skyline Heights Elem. School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrison Middl
Harrison Middle School
865 students
- Harrison High
Harrison High School
843 students
- This school
Skyline Heights Elem. School
479 students
- Forest Heights
Forest Heights Elem. School
375 students
- Harrison Kinde 177
Harrison Kindergarten
177 students
What this shows Skyline Heights Elem. School reports 479 students on the CCD universe file.
How Skyline Heights Elem. School compares
Skyline Heights Elem. School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Arkansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Arkansas | Arkansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.7:1 | ▲ 30% | 13.6:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 47.0% | ▼ 21% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 479 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.7:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
479
Bigger than 59% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
47.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% below the Arkansas average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.7:1
students per teacher
- 30% above state mean
Top 85% in Arkansas - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
26.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,466
per pupil, district-wide
- below Arkansas avg of $12,818
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 479 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.6%
Hispanic or Latino 5.4%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 0.8%
African American 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 89.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.3, Skyline Heights Elem. School is less mixed than the Arkansas school average of 40.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrison School District reports $12,466 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Skyline Heights Elem. School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrison Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harrison High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Forest Heights Elem. School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harrison Kindergarten | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Skyline Heights Elem. School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 843
- Students per teacher
- 6.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 375
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 177
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Similar elementary schools in Harrison
1 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
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 (~479 students)
Frequently asked questions about Skyline Heights Elem. School
How many students attend Skyline Heights Elem. School?
Skyline Heights Elem. School has 479 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harrison, AR. CCD year-over-year: 468 (2022-23) → 468 (2023-24), nearly flat (+0).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Skyline Heights Elem. School?
The student-teacher ratio at Skyline Heights Elem. School is 17.7:1, which is 30% higher than the Arkansas average of 13.6:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Skyline Heights Elem. School?
47.0% of students at Skyline Heights Elem. School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Arkansas average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Skyline Heights Elem. School?
The largest demographic group at Skyline Heights Elem. School is White at 89.6% of enrollment, in Harrison, AR.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Skyline Heights Elem. School?
Skyline Heights Elem. School has a Resource Investment Index of 34/100 (typical 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 Skyline Heights Elem. School rank among elementary schools in Harrison?
By Resource Investment Index, Skyline Heights Elem. School ranks #4 of 4 elementary schools in Harrison, AR. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Harrison on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrison School District?
Besides Skyline Heights Elem. School, Harrison School District also operates Harrison Middle School (865 students), Harrison High School (843 students), and Forest Heights Elem. School (375 students). See the Harrison School District district page for the complete list.