Mckenney-harrison Elementary School

400 South Indiana Ave
Auburn, IN 46706
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 647 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 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 37% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50% in IN
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 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 647 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
647 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers

School Rankings

Mckenney-harrison Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,763 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 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (IN)
#734 out of 1763 schools
(Top 50%)
49%
38%
40%
41%
20-24%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
1%
13%
White
90%
63%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.19
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mckenney-harrison Elementary School's ranking?
Mckenney-harrison Elementary School is ranked #734 out of 1,763 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?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
647 students attend Mckenney-harrison Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Mckenney-harrison Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, 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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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 647 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 10%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 49% (Top 30%)
  • : 40% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

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