Serving 471 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mary Frank Harris Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 76% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 471 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 76% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Attendance Zone: Mary Frank Harris Elementary School serves the northern part of Granger, IN, encompassing an area of approximately 4.9 square miles. Most families in the attendance zone can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 2.9 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mary Frank Harris Elementary School's student population of 471 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
471 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
School Rankings
Mary Frank Harris Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Frank Harris Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#47 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 39-year historical data
Asian
6%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 37-year historical data
Hispanic
5%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 29-year historical data
Black
5%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
White
76%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Two or more races
8%
6%
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)11.3%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 38-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 27-year historical data
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 #47 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
76% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mary Frank Harris Elementary School?
471 students attend Mary Frank Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Mary Frank Harris Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% 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 21:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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