School overview
At a glance
Reported students
269
NCES CCD 2024–25, where reported
Teachers (FTE)
28
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
9.6:1
Calculated, not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri elementary enrollment
36th percentile
Compared with 1,204 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
229
SOUTH HARRISON ELEM.: 269 reported students.
State peer staffing position
15th percentile
9.6:1 reported; state peer median 12.3:1. Ratio is not class size.
Profile interpretation
What the reported data says about SOUTH HARRISON ELEM.
SOUTH HARRISON ELEM. is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in BETHANY. It is one of 5 current school records connected to SOUTH HARRISON CO. R-II. NCES reports 269 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,204 elementary schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 327.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 36th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 9.6:1, below the Missouri median of 12.3:1 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 two largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (95.2%) and Hispanic or Latino (2.2%). Students served under IDEA represent 13.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Turn data into a school visit
Questions worth asking SOUTH HARRISON ELEM.
- 1How do the reported 9.6:1 student–teacher ratio and 28 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?
- 3How are the school's 1 counselor FTE allocated across grades and student needs?
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Student context
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- Not reported
- Students with disabilities
- 13.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 52.8%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
People available to students
Support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White95.2%
- Hispanic2.2%
- Black0.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial2.2%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25 where reported, otherwise CRDC 2021–22. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Learning opportunities
Programs reported by the school
Advanced Placement
Not reported
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
Computer science
Not reported
Program availability is from CRDC 2021–22 and can change. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
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SOUTH HARRISON HIGH
High · Grades 09–12
243 reported students
SOUTH HARRISON MIDDLE
Middle · Grades 05–08
229 reported students
SOUTH HARRISON EARLY CHILD CTR
Other · Grades PK–PK
0 reported students
NORTH CENTRAL CAREER CTR.
High · Grades 07–12
0 reported students