Serving 504 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Frank Harris Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 504 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mary Frank Harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Mary Frank Harris Elementary School's student population of 504 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
504 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary Frank Harris Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Frank Harris Elementary School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#17 out of 1755 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
4%
13%
White
79%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mary Frank Harris Elementary School's ranking?
Mary Frank Harris Elementary School is ranked #17 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mary Frank Harris Elementary School often compared to?
Mary Frank Harris Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Prairie Vista Elementary School, Northpoint Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Mary Frank Harris Elementary School?
504 students attend Mary Frank Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Mary Frank Harris Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mary Frank Harris Elementary School?
Mary Frank Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mary Frank Harris Elementary School offer ?
Mary Frank Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Mary Frank Harris Elementary School part of?
Mary Frank Harris Elementary School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp School District.
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