McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch

620 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

McKenney-Harrison Elementary School, located in Auburn, Indiana, serves as a foundational educational institution within the DeKalb County Central United School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and providing various extracurricular opportunities, the school aims to prepare its young learners for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

The school is recognized for its community-oriented approach, often serving as a hub for local families in Auburn. With a focus on cultivating a positive school culture, the staff at McKenney-Harrison prioritizes student engagement and individualized attention. The school environment is designed to encourage curiosity and collaboration, ensuring that students are not only meeting educational milestones but also building the character and skills necessary to contribute positively to their community.

620

Total Students

33.4

Full-Time Teachers

18.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

57.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for McKenney-Harrison Elementary Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	556
Hispanic	35
Black	2
Asian	9
Two or More	14
Pacific Islander	4

White
556 (89.7%)
Hispanic
35 (5.6%)
Two or More
14 (2.3%)
Asian
9 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.6%)
Black
2 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	DeKalb Co Ctl United Sch Dist
Phone:	(260)920-1015
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	620
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	33.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	295
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	59

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 47

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 93

Grade 2 98

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 91

Grade 5 95