- Enrollment
- 1,070
- Students per teacher
- 16.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lebanon, IN
Harney Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harney Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 48/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180579001039
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 34
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harney Elementary School earns 48/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Indiana median.
- #4 of 6
- public schools in Lebanon · Resource Index
- 48
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.9:1
- students per teacher
- 40.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Harney Elementary School has class sizes near the Indiana median. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harney Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Lebanon, IN.
School address
District: Lebanon Community School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180579001039 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+28 students YoY
Harney Elementary School grew from 504 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+5.6%).
Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 34.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+28 students YoY 180579001039 · Lebanon, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
448 enr · 14.9:1 · 40.9% lunch · RII 48
Nearest enrollment peer: Lebanon Senior High School (1,070 students)
Harney Elementary School grew from 504 students in 2022-23 to 532 in 2023-24 (+5.6%). Teacher FTE added 30.7 → 34.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Harney Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Lebanon Senior
Lebanon Senior High School
1,070 students
- Lebanon Middle
Lebanon Middle School
849 students
- Perry Worth El
Perry Worth Elementary School
601 students
- This school
Harney Elementary School
448 students
- Hattie B Stoke 394
Hattie B Stokes Elementary School
394 students
- Central Elemen 339
Central Elementary School
339 students
What this shows Harney Elementary School reports 448 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harney Elementary School compares
Harney Elementary School is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.9:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.9% | ▼ 17% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 448 | top 51% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.9:1
Leaner classes than 48% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
448
Bigger than 55% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 17% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.9:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 44% in Indiana - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
26.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,080
per pupil, district-wide
- above Indiana avg of $12,921
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
19
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 78.3%
Hispanic or Latino 10.9%
African American 4.5%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 2.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 78.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.1, Harney Elementary School is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Lebanon Community School Corp reports $13,080 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harney Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Senior High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lebanon Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Perry Worth Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hattie B Stokes Elementary School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Central Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harney Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 849
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 601
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 394
- Students per teacher
- 13.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 339
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 53/100
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~448 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harney Elementary School
How many students attend Harney Elementary School?
Harney Elementary School has 448 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lebanon, IN. CCD year-over-year: 504 (2022-23) → 532 (2023-24), up 28.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harney Elementary School is 14.9:1, which is 6% lower than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 5% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harney Elementary School?
40.9% of students at Harney Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harney Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harney Elementary School is White at 78.3% of enrollment, in Lebanon, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harney Elementary School?
Harney Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 48/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harney Elementary School rank among public schools in Lebanon?
By Resource Investment Index, Harney Elementary School ranks #4 of 6 public schools in Lebanon, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Lebanon on the city page.
What other schools are in Lebanon Community School Corp?
Besides Harney Elementary School, Lebanon Community School Corp also operates Lebanon Senior High School (1,070 students), Lebanon Middle School (849 students), and Perry Worth Elementary School (601 students). See the Lebanon Community School Corp district page for the complete list.