- Enrollment
- 1,193
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · So Sioux City, NE
Harney Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harney Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 317686001612
👥 S:T ratio 55
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 34
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harney Elementary School earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Nebraska median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Nebraska schools.
- #2 of 5
- schools in So Sioux City · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 11.3:1
- students per teacher
- 67.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harney Elementary School has class sizes near the Nebraska median. Computed live against every Nebraska school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harney Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in So Sioux City, NE.
School address
District: So Sioux City Community Schs · Nebraska
NCES ID 317686001612 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Harney Elementary School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 32.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 317686001612 · So Sioux City, NE Other · SMALL · TRAD
328 enr · 11.3:1 · 67.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: South Sioux High School (1,193 students)
Harney Elementary School held near 359 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE added 29.7 → 32.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Nebraska schools → · Find another →
Harney Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- South Sioux Hi
South Sioux High School
1,193 students
- South Sioux Ci
South Sioux City Middle School
781 students
- Cardinal Eleme 424
Cardinal Elementary School
424 students
- Covington Elem 408
Covington Elementary School
408 students
- This school 328
Harney Elementary School
328 students
- Lewis & Clark 253
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch
253 students
What this shows Harney Elementary School reports 328 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harney Elementary School compares
Harney Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Nebraska and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Nebraska | Nebraska avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 11.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 13.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.8% | ▲ 119% | 30.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 328 | top 35% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
11.3:1
Leaner classes than 81% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
328
Bigger than 36% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 119% above the Nebraska average of 30.9%
Well above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold, among the highest-need profiles in the state; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
11.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 32% in Nebraska - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
24.1%
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
$14,558
per pupil, district-wide
- below Nebraska avg of $18,497
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 328 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 1 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 60.4%
African American 25.0%
White 6.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 3.4%
Two or More 2.1%
Asian 1.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.6, Harney Elementary School is more mixed than the Nebraska school average of 34.9.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for So Sioux City Community Schs reports $14,558 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Sioux High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Sioux City Middle School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cardinal Elementary School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Covington Elementary School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch | Similar size | Similar 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
- 781
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 424
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 253
- Students per teacher
- 12:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
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 (~328 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harney Elementary School
How many students attend Harney Elementary School?
Harney Elementary School has 328 students enrolled. It is a public school in So Sioux City, NE. CCD year-over-year: 376 (2022-23) → 359 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harney Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harney Elementary School is 11.3:1, which is 16% lower than the Nebraska average of 13.5:1 and 28% 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?
67.8% of students at Harney Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Nebraska average of 30.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harney Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harney Elementary School is Hispanic or Latino at 60.4% of enrollment, in So Sioux City, NE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harney Elementary School?
Harney Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harney Elementary School rank among schools in So Sioux City?
By Resource Investment Index, Harney Elementary School ranks #2 of 5 schools in So Sioux City, NE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in So Sioux City on the city page.
What other schools are in So Sioux City Community Schs?
Besides Harney Elementary School, So Sioux City Community Schs also operates South Sioux High School (1,193 students), South Sioux City Middle School (781 students), and Cardinal Elementary School (424 students). See the So Sioux City Community Schs district page for the complete list.