- Enrollment
- 3,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 180876001448 · Granger, IN Other · SMALL · TRAD
471 enr · 22.4:1 · 18.9% lunch · RII 53
Nearest enrollment peer: Penn High School (3,687 students)
Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch held near 489 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE added 21.3 → 22.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Penn High Scho
Penn High School
3,687 students
- Schmucker Midd 1,041
Schmucker Middle School
1,041 students
- Discovery Midd 941
Discovery Middle School
941 students
- Horizon Elemen 679
Horizon Elementary School
679 students
- Virgil I Griss 662
Virgil I Grissom Middle School
662 students
- This school 471
Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch
471 students
What this shows Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch reports 471 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch compares
Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,141
per pupil, district-wide
- below 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
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.
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
District finance for Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp reports $11,141 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 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.
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 (~471 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 475 (2022-23) → 489 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
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, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.