Serving 475 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 77% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). 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 23:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 475 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 22%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 77% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- 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 475 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
475 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Mary Frank Harris Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mary Frank Harris Elementary School is 0.38, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#39 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
77%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
5%
3%
Hispanic
5%
14%
Black
4%
13%
White
78%
64%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
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 #39 out of 1,763 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?
77% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% 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?
475 students attend Mary Frank Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Mary Frank Harris Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 4% 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 23:1, 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
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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