At a glance
Reported students
708
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
44.7
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
15.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Michigan elementary enrollment
96th percentile
Compared with 1,618 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
259
Harrison Park Academy: 708 reported students.
State peer staffing position
51st percentile
15.8:1 reported; state peer median 15.8:1. 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
- 664
- Teachers (FTE)
- 40
- Student–teacher ratio
- 16.6:1
What the reported data says about Harrison Park Academy
Harrison Park Academy is a public elementary school serving grades PK–08 in Grand Rapids. It is one of 46 current school records connected to Grand Rapids Public Schools. NCES reports 708 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,618 elementary schools in Michigan with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 366 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 96th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 15.8:1, close to the Michigan median of 15.8:1 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 (45.6%) and Black (29.9%). English learners represent 26.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 19.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Harrison Park Academy
- 1How do the reported 15.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 44.7 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 0 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
- 26.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 19.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 86%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- 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
- White12.3%
- Hispanic45.6%
- Black29.9%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial10.3%
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 Grand Rapids Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Southwest Elementary Academia Bilingue
Elementary · Grades PK–06
661 reported students
CA Frost Environmental Science Academy Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
476 reported students
Cesar E Chavez Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
437 reported students
Buchanan Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
379 reported students
North Park Montessori Academy
Elementary · Grades PK–08
379 reported students
Kent Hills Elementary
Elementary · Grades PK–05
370 reported students
Public schools near Harrison Park Academy
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palmer School Elementary · Grand Rapids Public Schools | PK–05 | 187 | 1.3 mi |
| Coit Creative Arts Academy Elementary · Grand Rapids Public Schools | PK–05 | 246 | 1.5 mi |
| Sibley School Elementary · Grand Rapids Public Schools | PK–05 | 308 | 1.6 mi |
| Kent Hills Elementary Elementary · Grand Rapids Public Schools | PK–05 | 370 | 1.9 mi |
| Kent Education CenterOakleigh Elementary · Kent ISD | KG–08 | 32 | 2 mi |
| Aberdeen Academy Elementary · Grand Rapids Public Schools | PK–08 | 241 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Harrison Park Academy
What grades does Harrison Park Academy serve?
Harrison Park Academy reports grades PK–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Grand Rapids Public Schools.
How many students attend Harrison Park Academy?
Harrison Park Academy reported 708 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 96th percentile among 1,618 Michigan elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 664 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Harrison Park Academy?
The calculated ratio is 15.8:1, based on 708 students and 44.7 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Michigan median for the same school level is 15.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Harrison Park Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?
Harrison Park Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Grand Rapids Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Harrison Park Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
86% 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 Harrison Park Academy in?
Harrison Park Academy is part of Grand Rapids Public Schools, based in Grand Rapids, MI, which operates 46 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Harrison Park Academy?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Palmer School (1.3 mi), Coit Creative Arts Academy (1.5 mi), Sibley School (1.6 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.