Mckenney-harrison Elementary School
Tel:
(260)920-1015
- Mckenney-harrison Elementary School serves 502 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 69% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 63% (which is equal to the Indiana state average of 63%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 17:1.
- Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 31%.
School Overview
- Mckenney-harrison Elementary School's student population of 502 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 502 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Mckenney-harrison Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 21:1 has increased from 20:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Mckenney-harrison Elementary School is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.29. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (IN) |
| Overall School Rank | #398 out of 1,767 schools (Top 30%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 69% | 54% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 63% | 63% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 17:1 |
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| Asian | 2% | 2% |
| Hispanic | n/a | 12% |
| Black | n/a | 12% |
| White | 94% | 69% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 5% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.29 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, IN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Mckenney-harrison Elementary School is Dekalb High School (3.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Dekalb Middle School (3.2 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is James R Watson Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Auburn James R Watson Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 605 students
1.0 miles
901 Eckhart Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(260)920-1014 1.0 K-5 605 - Waterloo Dekalb High School Grades: 9-12 | 1174 students
3.1 miles
3424 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260)920-1012 3.1 9-12 1174 - Waterloo Dekalb Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 837 students
3.2 miles
3338 Cr 427
Waterloo, IN 46793
(260)920-1013 3.2 6-8 837 - Garrett Garrett High School Grades: 9-12 | 590 students
3.6 miles
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260)357-4114 3.6 9-12 590 - Garrett Garrett Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 419 students
3.6 miles
801 E Houston St
Garrett, IN 46738
(260)357-5745 3.6 6-8 419
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