Serving 328 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harney Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Nebraska for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 58%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Nebraska state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Nebraska state average of 39% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 328 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NE
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harney Elementary School serves the northeast area of South Sioux City, NE, covering approximately 1.2 square miles. Most families are within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.1 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harney Elementary School's student population of 328 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
328 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Harney Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 901 schools in Nebraska (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harney Elementary School is 0.58, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#586 out of 901 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
58%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
62%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
American Indian
3%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hispanic
60%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Black
25%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
7%
61%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)22.6%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
35%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 27-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harney Elementary School's ranking?
Harney Elementary School is ranked #586 out of 901 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Nebraska.
What schools are Harney Elementary School often compared to?
Harney Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dakota City Elementary School, E N Swett Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 58% NE state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NE state average).
How many students attend Harney Elementary School?
328 students attend Harney Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Harney Elementary School students are Hispanic, 25% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harney Elementary School?
Harney Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Nebraska state average of 12:1.
What grades does Harney Elementary School offer ?
Harney Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harney Elementary School part of?
Harney Elementary School is part of So Sioux City Community Schools.
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