- Enrollment
- 998
- Students per teacher
- 7.4:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harrisonburg, VA
Thomas Harrison Middle
Federal NCES profile for Thomas Harrison Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 510186002150
👥 S:T ratio 51
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 61
📋 Attendance 52
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Thomas Harrison Middle earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools.
- #1 of 12
- public schools in Harrisonburg · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 12.2:1
- small classes for Virginia
- 78.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Thomas Harrison Middle has class sizes smaller than 76% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Harrison Middle ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Harrisonburg, VA.
School address
District: Harrisonburg City Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510186002150 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+23 students YoY
Thomas Harrison Middle held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 59.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+23 students YoY 510186002150 · Harrisonburg, VA Middle · MID · TRAD
771 enr · 12.2:1 · 78.9% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Harrisonburg High (998 students)
Thomas Harrison Middle held near 716 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+23 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 63.5 → 59.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Thomas Harrison Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harrisonburg H
Harrisonburg High
998 students
- This school
Thomas Harrison Middle
771 students
- Skyline Middle
Skyline Middle
738 students
- Bluestone Elem
Bluestone Elementary
566 students
- Waterman Eleme
Waterman Elementary
557 students
- Stone Spring E
Stone Spring Elementary
554 students
What this shows Thomas Harrison Middle reports 771 students on the CCD universe file.
How Thomas Harrison Middle compares
Thomas Harrison Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 12.2:1 | ▼ 12% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.9% | ▲ 37% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 771 | top 26% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
12.2:1
Leaner classes than 74% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
771
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% above the Virginia average of 57.6%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
12.2:1
students per teacher
- 12% below state mean
Top 24% in Virginia - lower ratio than 76% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
19.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$15,787
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 193 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 61 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.2%
White 33.3%
African American 8.9%
Two or More 4.3%
Asian 2.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.7, Thomas Harrison Middle is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harrisonburg City Public Schools reports $15,787 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Thomas Harrison Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harrisonburg High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Skyline Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Bluestone Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Waterman Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Stone Spring Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Thomas Harrison Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 738
- Students per teacher
- 11.7:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 566
- Students per teacher
- 12.6:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 557
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 12.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar middle schools in Harrisonburg
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~771 students)
Frequently asked questions about Thomas Harrison Middle
How many students attend Thomas Harrison Middle?
Thomas Harrison Middle has 771 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harrisonburg, VA. CCD year-over-year: 693 (2022-23) → 716 (2023-24), nearly flat (+23).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Thomas Harrison Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Thomas Harrison Middle is 12.2:1, which is 12% lower than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 22% 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 Thomas Harrison Middle?
78.9% of students at Thomas Harrison Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Thomas Harrison Middle?
The largest demographic group at Thomas Harrison Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in Harrisonburg, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Thomas Harrison Middle?
Thomas Harrison Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (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 Thomas Harrison Middle rank among public schools in Harrisonburg?
By Resource Investment Index, Thomas Harrison Middle ranks #1 of 12 public schools in Harrisonburg, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Harrisonburg on the city page.
What other schools are in Harrisonburg City Public Schools?
Besides Thomas Harrison Middle, Harrisonburg City Public Schools also operates Harrisonburg High (998 students), Skyline Middle (738 students), and Bluestone Elementary (566 students). See the Harrisonburg City Public Schools district page for the complete list.