Harmony Grove Junior High School in Benton, AR

At a glance

Reported students

288

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

26.05

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

11.1:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

07–09

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Arkansas middle enrollment

27th percentile

Compared with 206 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

305

Harmony Grove Junior High School: 288 reported students.

State peer staffing position

16th percentile

11.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 324
Teachers (FTE): 25.91
Student–teacher ratio: 12.5:1

What the reported data says about Harmony Grove Junior High School

Harmony Grove Junior High School is a public middle school serving grades 07–09 in Benton. It is one of 4 current school records connected to HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline). NCES reports 288 students for 2024–25.

Among 206 middle schools in Arkansas with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 444.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 27th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, below the Arkansas median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.8%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.6%). English learners represent 0.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Harmony Grove Junior High School

1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 26.05 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 0.9%
Students with disabilities: 13.3%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 28.1%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 1
Nurses (FTE): 0
Psychologists (FTE): 0
Social workers (FTE): 0

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White85.8%
Hispanic7.6%
Black3.1%
Asian0.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Multiracial2.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

No students enrolled reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Not reported as offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Harmony Grove Middle School

Middle · Grades 04–06

298 reported students

Harmony Grove High School

High · Grades 10–12

312 reported students

Westbrook Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–03

371 reported students

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Public schools near Harmony Grove Junior High School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Harmony Grove High School High · HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline)	10–12	312	under 0.1 mi
Harmony Grove Middle School Middle · HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline)	04–06	298	under 0.1 mi
Westbrook Elementary School Elementary · HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline)	PK–03	371	0.1 mi
Mt. View Elementary Elementary · Benton School District	KG–04	431	2.4 mi
Benton Middle School Middle · Benton School District	05–07	1,363	5.7 mi
Bauxite Middle School Middle · Bauxite School District	06–08	413	8.2 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Harmony Grove Junior High School

What grades does Harmony Grove Junior High School serve?

Harmony Grove Junior High School reports grades 07–09 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline).

How many students attend Harmony Grove Junior High School?

Harmony Grove Junior High School reported 288 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 27th percentile among 206 Arkansas middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 324 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Harmony Grove Junior High School?

The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 288 students and 26.05 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Arkansas median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Harmony Grove Junior High School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Harmony Grove Junior High School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline) attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Harmony Grove Junior High School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

28.1% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Harmony Grove Junior High School in?

Harmony Grove Junior High School is part of HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Saline), based in Benton, AR, which operates 4 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Harmony Grove Junior High School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Harmony Grove High School (under 0.1 mi), Harmony Grove Middle School (under 0.1 mi), Westbrook Elementary School (0.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.