At a glance
Reported students
509
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36.5
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Indiana middle enrollment
49th percentile
Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
360.5
H. L. Harshman Middle School: 509 reported students.
State peer staffing position
40th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. 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
- 334
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 8.4:1
What the reported data says about H. L. Harshman Middle School
H. L. Harshman Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Indianapolis. It is one of 50 current school records connected to Indianapolis Public Schools. NCES reports 509 students for 2024–25.
Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 49th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Indiana median of 14.8:1 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 Hispanic or Latino (45.2%) and White (32.4%). English learners represent 59.9% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking H. L. Harshman Middle School
- 1How do the reported 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 36.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 59.9%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 46.6%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 1
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White32.4%
- Hispanic45.2%
- Black15.5%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial5.1%
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
Gifted and talented
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.
Other schools in Indianapolis Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School
Middle · Grades 06–08
538 reported students
Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School
Middle · Grades 06–08
455 reported students
Northwest Middle School - an IB World School
Middle · Grades 06–08
623 reported students
Broad Ripple Middle School - an IB World School
Middle · Grades 06–08
623 reported students
Arlington Middle School - a STEM School
Middle · Grades 06–08
365 reported students
Rousseau McClellan School 91 - a Montessori School
Elementary · Grades PK–08
506 reported students
Public schools near H. L. Harshman Middle 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramount Englewood Middle · Charter · Paramount Englewood | 05–08 | 270 | 1.4 mi |
| H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School Middle · Indianapolis Public Schools | 06–08 | 538 | 1.5 mi |
| KIPP Indy College Prep Middle Middle · Charter · KIPP Indy College Prep Middle | 06–08 | 372 | 2.1 mi |
| Thomas Carr Howe Middle School - an IB World School Middle · Indianapolis Public Schools | 06–08 | 455 | 2.6 mi |
| Avondale Meadows Middle School Middle · Charter · Avondale Meadows Middle School | 05–08 | 192 | 3.6 mi |
| Irvington Community Middle School Middle · Charter · Irvington Community Middle School | 06–08 | 238 | 3.7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about H. L. Harshman Middle School
What grades does H. L. Harshman Middle School serve?
H. L. Harshman Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Indianapolis Public Schools.
How many students attend H. L. Harshman Middle School?
H. L. Harshman Middle School reported 509 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 49th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 334 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at H. L. Harshman Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 509 students and 36.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is H. L. Harshman Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?
H. L. Harshman Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Indianapolis Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of H. L. Harshman Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
46.6% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is H. L. Harshman Middle School in?
H. L. Harshman Middle School is part of Indianapolis Public Schools, based in Indianapolis, IN, which operates 50 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near H. L. Harshman Middle School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Paramount Englewood (1.4 mi), H.W. Longfellow Middle School - an IB World School (1.5 mi), KIPP Indy College Prep Middle (2.1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.