At a glance
Reported students
328
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
31.95
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
10.3:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
PK–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Nebraska elementary enrollment
59th percentile
Compared with 530 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
368
Harney Elementary School: 328 reported students.
State peer staffing position
17th percentile
10.3:1 reported; state peer median 13.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 366
- Teachers (FTE)
- 32.5
- Student–teacher ratio
- 11.3:1
What the reported data says about Harney Elementary School
Harney Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK–05 in So Sioux City. It is one of 8 current school records connected to So Sioux City Community Schs. NCES reports 328 students for 2024–25.
Among 530 elementary schools in Nebraska with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 286 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 59th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 10.3:1, below the Nebraska median of 13.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Hispanic or Latino (60.4%) and Black (25%). English learners represent 26.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Harney Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 10.3:1 student–teacher ratio and 31.95 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 26.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 76.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0.5
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.5
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White6.7%
- Hispanic60.4%
- Black25%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native3.4%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
- Multiracial2.1%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in So Sioux City Community Schs
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch
Elementary · Grades PK–05
253 reported students
Covington Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
408 reported students
Dakota City Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
246 reported students
Cardinal Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–05
424 reported students
E N Swett Elementary School
Other · Grades PK–PK
238 reported students
South Sioux City Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
781 reported students
Public schools near Harney Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Covington Elementary School Elementary · So Sioux City Community Schs | PK–05 | 408 | 0.8 mi |
| Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch Elementary · So Sioux City Community Schs | PK–05 | 253 | 0.9 mi |
| Cardinal Elementary School Elementary · So Sioux City Community Schs | PK–05 | 424 | 1 mi |
| Irving Elementary School Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | KG–05 | 605 | 1.7 mi |
| Morningside Elementary Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | PK–05 | 645 | 2.2 mi |
| Spalding Park Elementary Elementary · Sioux City Comm School District | PK–05 | 683 | 2.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Harney Elementary School
What grades does Harney Elementary School serve?
Harney Elementary School reports grades PK–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in So Sioux City Community Schs.
How many students attend Harney Elementary School?
Harney Elementary School reported 328 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 59th percentile among 530 Nebraska elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 366 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Harney Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 10.3:1, based on 328 students and 31.95 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Nebraska median for the same school level is 13.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Harney Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Harney Elementary School is a public school. Enrollment is generally based on So Sioux City Community Schs attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Harney Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
76.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Harney Elementary School in?
Harney Elementary School is part of So Sioux City Community Schs, based in So Sioux City, NE, which operates 8 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Harney Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Covington Elementary School (0.8 mi), Lewis & Clark Elementary Sch (0.9 mi), Cardinal Elementary School (1 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.