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Harris Elementary School

200 W Park Ave
Greenfield, IN 46140
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Top 50%
Tel: (317) 467-6731
harris.gcsc.k12.in.us
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Harris Elementary School serves 284 students in grades Kindergarten-3.
Harris Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 43%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Indiana state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 34% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in IN
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Harris Elementary School's student population of 284 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2020
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
284 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Harris Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Harris Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
Overall Testing Rank
#603 out of 1755 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
36%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
43%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
16:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
1%
13%
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Black
1%
13%
White
90%
66%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.19
0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
42%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Greenfield-Central Community Schools School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harris Elementary School's ranking?

Harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).

How many students attend Harris Elementary School?

284 students attend Harris Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

90% of Harris Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Harris Elementary School?

Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Indiana state average of 16:1.

What grades does Harris Elementary School offer ?

Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3

What school district is Harris Elementary School part of?

Harris Elementary School is part of Greenfield-Central Community Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-3
  • Enrollment: 284 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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