- Enrollment
- 690
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Cleveland, OH
William Rainey Harper
Federal NCES profile for William Rainey Harper, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 390437805972
👥 S:T ratio 23
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
William Rainey Harper earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Ohio median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Ohio schools.
- #39 of 84
- schools in Cleveland · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 19.2:1
- students per teacher
- 423
- students enrolled
William Rainey Harper has class sizes near the Ohio median. Computed live against every Ohio school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, William Rainey Harper ranks #39 of 84 schools in Cleveland, OH.
School address
District: Cleveland Municipal · Ohio
NCES ID 390437805972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+90 students YoY
William Rainey Harper grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+27.4%).
Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+90 students YoY 390437805972 · Cleveland, OH Other · SMALL · TRAD
423 enr · 19.2:1 · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Campus International School (690 students)
William Rainey Harper grew from 329 students in 2022-23 to 419 in 2023-24 (+27.4%). Teacher FTE added 22.0 → 24.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Ohio schools → · Find another →
William Rainey Harper in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Campus Interna
Campus International School
690 students
- John F Kennedy
John F Kennedy High School
652 students
- Clark School
Clark School
650 students
- Natividad Paga
Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy
628 students
- Max S Hayes Hi
Max S Hayes High School
593 students
- This school
William Rainey Harper
423 students
What this shows William Rainey Harper reports 423 students on the CCD universe file.
How William Rainey Harper compares
William Rainey Harper is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Ohio and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Ohio | Ohio avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.2:1 | ▲ 5% | 18.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 423 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.2:1
Leaner classes than 19% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
423
Bigger than 51% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
19.2:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 68% in Ohio - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
23.9%
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
$24,161
per pupil, district-wide
- above Ohio avg of $15,819
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
8
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 35.5%
Hispanic or Latino 34.0%
African American 24.1%
Two or More 4.5%
Asian 0.7%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.5%
Largest group: White at 35.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.8, William Rainey Harper is more mixed than the Ohio school average of 35.3.
Programs
District finance for Cleveland Municipal reports $24,161 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How William Rainey Harper Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus International School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F Kennedy High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Clark School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Natividad Pagan International Newcomers Academy | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Max S Hayes High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to William Rainey Harper's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 652
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 650
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 628
- Students per teacher
- 19:1
- Resource Index
- 14/100
- Enrollment
- 593
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar other schools in Cleveland
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Ohio Connections Academy Inc
Standard public school
5,191 students 37.6:1 students per teacher
Mayfield High School
Standard public school
1,504 students 17.9:1 students per teacher
Mayfield Middle School
Standard public school
896 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Warrensville Heights Elementary School
Standard public school
673 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
John F Kennedy High School
Standard public school
652 students 14.5:1 students per teacher
Clark School
Standard public school
650 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other 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 (~423 students)
Frequently asked questions about William Rainey Harper
How many students attend William Rainey Harper?
William Rainey Harper has 423 students enrolled. It is a public school in Cleveland, OH. CCD year-over-year: 329 (2022-23) → 419 (2023-24), up 90.
What is the student-teacher ratio at William Rainey Harper?
The student-teacher ratio at William Rainey Harper is 19.2:1, which is 5% higher than the Ohio average of 18.2:1 and 22% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of William Rainey Harper?
The largest demographic group at William Rainey Harper is White at 35.5% of enrollment, in Cleveland, OH. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for William Rainey Harper?
William Rainey Harper has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 William Rainey Harper rank among schools in Cleveland?
By Resource Investment Index, William Rainey Harper ranks #39 of 84 schools in Cleveland, OH. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Cleveland on the city page.
What other schools are in Cleveland Municipal?
Besides William Rainey Harper, Cleveland Municipal also operates Campus International School (690 students), John F Kennedy High School (652 students), and Clark School (650 students). See the Cleveland Municipal district page for the complete list.