- Enrollment
- 243
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Bethany, MO
South Harrison Elem.
Federal NCES profile for South Harrison Elem., including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 290000201641
👥 S:T ratio 64
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 46
📋 Attendance 51
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
South Harrison Elem. earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 87% of Missouri schools.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Bethany · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 9:1
- small classes for Missouri
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
South Harrison Elem. has class sizes smaller than 87% of Missouri schools. Computed live against every Missouri school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, South Harrison Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bethany, MO.
School address
District: South Harrison Co. R-Ii · Missouri
NCES ID 290000201641 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-30 students YoY
South Harrison Elem. shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-9.7%).
Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-30 students YoY 290000201641 · Bethany, MO Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
269 enr · 9:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: South Harrison High (243 students)
South Harrison Elem. shrank from 309 students in 2022-23 to 279 in 2023-24 (-9.7%). Teacher FTE held 30.9 → 30.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Missouri schools → · Find another →
South Harrison Elem. in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
South Harrison Elem.
269 students
- South Harrison
South Harrison High
243 students
- South Harrison
South Harrison Middle
229 students
What this shows South Harrison Elem. reports 269 students on the CCD universe file.
How South Harrison Elem. compares
South Harrison Elem. is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Missouri and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Missouri | Missouri avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9:1 | ▼ 30% | 12.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 2% | 46.1% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 269 | top 58% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
269
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below the Missouri average of 46.1%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9:1
students per teacher
- 30% below state mean
Top 13% in Missouri - lower ratio than 87% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$13,615
per pupil, district-wide
- below Missouri avg of $14,087
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 269 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 95.2%
Hispanic or Latino 2.2%
Two or More 2.2%
African American 0.4%
Largest group: White at 95.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 9.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 9.3, South Harrison Elem. is less mixed than the Missouri school average of 31.0.
Programs
District finance for South Harrison Co. R-Ii reports $13,615 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How South Harrison Elem. Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Harrison High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Harrison Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to South Harrison Elem.'s own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 229
- Students per teacher
- 12.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
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 (~269 students)
Frequently asked questions about South Harrison Elem.
How many students attend South Harrison Elem.?
South Harrison Elem. has 269 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Bethany, MO. CCD year-over-year: 309 (2022-23) → 279 (2023-24), down 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Harrison Elem.?
The student-teacher ratio at South Harrison Elem. is 9:1, which is 30% lower than the Missouri average of 12.8:1 and 43% 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 South Harrison Elem.?
45.0% of students at South Harrison Elem. are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Missouri average of 46.1%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of South Harrison Elem.?
The largest demographic group at South Harrison Elem. is White at 95.2% of enrollment, in Bethany, MO.
What is the Resource Investment Index for South Harrison Elem.?
South Harrison Elem. has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (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 South Harrison Elem. rank among public schools in Bethany?
By Resource Investment Index, South Harrison Elem. ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Bethany, MO. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in South Harrison Co. R-Ii?
Besides South Harrison Elem., South Harrison Co. R-Ii also operates South Harrison High (243 students) and South Harrison Middle (229 students). See the South Harrison Co. R-Ii district page for the complete list.