- Enrollment
- 1,007
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Auburn, IN
Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch
Federal NCES profile for Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 180159000225
👥 S:T ratio 27
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 70
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools.
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.2:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 48.0%
- free-lunch eligible
- 620
- students enrolled
Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch has class sizes larger than 82% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
School address
District: Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist · Indiana
NCES ID 180159000225 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+3 students YoY
Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 34.6 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+3 students YoY 180159000225 · Auburn, IN Other · MID · TRAD
620 enr · 18.2:1 · 48.0% lunch · RII 42
Nearest enrollment peer: Dekalb High School (1,007 students)
Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch held near 647 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+3 headcount). Teacher FTE held 34.6 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Indiana schools → · Find another →
Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Dekalb High Sc
Dekalb High School
1,007 students
- Dekalb Middle
Dekalb Middle School
759 students
- This school
Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch
620 students
- James R Watson
James R Watson Elementary School
590 students
- Country Meadow 314
Country Meadow Elementary School
314 students
- Waterloo Eleme 247
Waterloo Elementary School
247 students
What this shows Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch reports 620 students on the CCD universe file.
How Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch compares
Mckenney-Harrison 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 | 18.2:1 | ▲ 14% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.0% | ▼ 3% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 620 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.2:1
Leaner classes than 23% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
620
Bigger than 74% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 3% 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
18.2:1
students per teacher
- 14% above state mean
Top 82% in Indiana - lower ratio than 18% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
12.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
Funding equity
$10,445
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 620 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
7
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 89.7%
Hispanic or Latino 5.6%
Two or More 2.3%
Asian 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
African American 0.3%
Largest group: White at 89.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 19.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 19.1, Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch is less mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist reports $10,445 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dekalb High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Dekalb Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| James R Watson Elementary School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Country Meadow Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Waterloo Elementary School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 590
- Students per teacher
- 18.4:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 314
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 247
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Similar other schools in Auburn
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 (~620 students)
Frequently asked questions about Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch
How many students attend Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch?
Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch has 620 students enrolled. It is a public school in Auburn, IN. CCD year-over-year: 644 (2022-23) → 647 (2023-24), nearly flat (+3).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch is 18.2:1, which is 14% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 16% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch?
48.0% of students at Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch?
The largest demographic group at Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch is White at 89.7% of enrollment, in Auburn, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch?
Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical 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).
What other schools are in Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist?
Besides Mckenney-Harrison Elementary Sch, Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist also operates Dekalb High School (1,007 students), Dekalb Middle School (759 students), and James R Watson Elementary School (590 students). See the Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist district page for the complete list.