Enrollment
471
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Granger, IN
Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 53/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180876001448
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 79
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools.
- #3 of 5
- public schools in Granger · Resource Index
- 53
- Resource Index · Higher
- 22.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 18.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch has class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Granger, IN.
School address
District: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180876001448 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+41% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
18.9%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-62% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch
Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch is a lower-poverty, mid-sized combined-grade school in Granger, Indiana, enrolling 471 students.
Class loads run heavy: 22.4:1 is larger than about 96% of Indiana schools and 41% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 18.9% free-meal eligibility runs 62% below the Indiana average.
With 471 students, its enrollment sits close to the Indiana median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 246 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #72.
Its student body is led by White (76%) and Two or More (7%) (diversity index 40/100).
Attendance holds up well here: only 8.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Among Granger's public schools, it stands alongside Horizon Elementary School (679 students): Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (22.4:1 vs 20.6:1).
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students) and Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students) alongside Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch compares
Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.4:1 | ▲ 41% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 18.9% | ▼ 62% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 471 | top 47% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.4:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
471
Bigger than 58% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
18.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 62% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
22.4:1
students per teacher
- 41% above state mean
Top 96% in Indiana - lower ratio than 4% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
8.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
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
0
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 76.4%
Two or More 7.4%
Asian 5.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.3%
African American 5.1%
Largest group: White at 76.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 40.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 40.2, Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch is about as mixed as the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp, which includes Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch.
$10,274
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 64.9%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Schmucker Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Discovery Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Virgil I Grissom Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 941
- Students per teacher
- 21.4:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar other schools in Granger
1 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~471 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch
How many students attend Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch?
Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch has 471 students enrolled. It is a public school in Granger, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch is 22.4:1, which is 41% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 43% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch?
18.9% of students at Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch is White at 76.4% of enrollment, in Granger, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch?
Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 53/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch rank among public schools in Granger?
By Resource Investment Index, Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch ranks #3 of 5 public schools in Granger, 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 Granger on the city page.
Is Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch a good school?
Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch earns 53/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 96% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp?
Besides Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students), Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students), and Discovery Middle School (941 students). See the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp district page for the complete list.
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