Serving 620 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mckenney-harrison Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 620 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mckenney-harrison Elementary School's student population of 620 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
620 students
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Year Founded
1905
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mckenney-harrison Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mckenney-harrison Elementary School is 0.19, 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
#716 out of 1743 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
90%
62%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.7%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mckenney-harrison Elementary School's ranking?
Mckenney-harrison Elementary School is ranked #716 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Mckenney-harrison Elementary School often compared to?
Mckenney-harrison Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like James R Watson Elementary School, J E Ober Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Mckenney-harrison Elementary School?
620 students attend Mckenney-harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mckenney-harrison Elementary School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mckenney-harrison Elementary School?
Mckenney-harrison Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mckenney-harrison Elementary School offer ?
Mckenney-harrison Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mckenney-harrison Elementary School part of?
Mckenney-harrison Elementary School is part of Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch School District.
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