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#834 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 46% in state
Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch
Elementary School · Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist · Auburn, IN
A Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist elementary school where students score 9 points above what's typical for similar communities.
400 South Indiana Ave, Auburn, IN 46706
- Math 52% vs IN 46% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 37%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 27 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 47% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 53Bikeable
- City Safety: Average428/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Auburn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$76,288
Median home value
$194,900
Median rent
$829/mo
College educated
26.7%
Homeownership
80.4%
Poverty rate
8.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46706; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James R Watson Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 1.1 mi | 579 | Compare → |
| J E Ober Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 3.6 mi | 712 | Compare → |
| St Joseph SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–5 | 4.2 mi | 77 | Compare → |
| Country Meadow Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | PK–5 | Not available | 302 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
- Schools in district
- 6
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $10,445NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch is listed in DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch
Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch is a public elementary school in Auburn, IN, part of Dekalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist, serving approximately 647 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #834 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch
What grades does Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch serve?
Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch?
Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch has an enrollment of approximately 647 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch?
The student-teacher ratio at Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch rank in IN?
Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch ranks #834 of 1,823 schools in IN.
What is Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch's MySchoolScout rating?
Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch a charter school?
No, Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch a Title I school?
No, Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch?
55.2% of students at Mckenney-harrison Elementary Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 647
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- DeKalb County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.1%
- Phone
- (260) 920-1015
- Area population (ZIP 46706)
- 20,277
- Area average commute
- 19.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 46706; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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