Harney Elementary School

Summary:

Harney Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-5 in South Sioux City Community Schools, a district ranked 162 out of 182 in Nebraska. With 376 students, Harney Elementary has historically struggled, ranking in the bottom quarter of Nebraska elementary schools over the past decade.

Harney Elementary stands out for its strong performance with certain student subgroups, ranking in the top 5 Nebraska elementary schools for both Hispanic students and English Language Learners in ELA and math. However, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state and its own district averages on standardized tests, with only 58.62% of 3rd graders proficient in ELA and 63.79% proficient in math. Harney Elementary also faces challenges with high chronic absenteeism rates, reaching over 24% in 2022-2023, significantly higher than the state average.

Interestingly, Harney Elementary is located very close to several other low-performing elementary schools in the South Sioux City district, including Covington Elementary, Lewis & Clark Elementary, and Dakota City Elementary. Despite these challenges, Harney Elementary has shown some signs of progress, improving its state ranking from the bottom 25% to the middle 50% over the past few years, suggesting the school may be on an upward trajectory with the right interventions and support.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1001 Arbor Drive
       South Sioux City, NE  68776-2472


(402) 494-1446

District: So Sioux City Community Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
186th of 428 Nebraska Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $16,132 Help


Students who attend Harney Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    South Sioux City Middle School
High:    South Sioux High School

Student/teacher ratio:  10.9 Help
Number of students:  359

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
57.1%
African American:
25.1%
White:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  84.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harney Elementary School ranks better than 56.5% of elementary schools in Nebraska. It also ranks first among 5 ranked elementary schools in the So Sioux City Community Schools District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.29. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (57.1%), African American (25.1%), White (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 84.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harney Elementary School is 10.9, which is the 2nd best among 5 elementary schools in the So Sioux City Community Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harney Elementary School is $16,132. 4 elementary schools in the So Sioux City Community Schools District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harney Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harney Elementary School 186th of 428 Nebraska public elementary schools. (See Harney Elementary School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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So Sioux City Community Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks So Sioux City Community Schools 162nd of 182 Nebraska school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harney Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Harney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 73.74 76th 418 81.8%
2007 73.51 83rd 430 80.7%
2008 73.24 39th 478 91.8%
2009 52.42 285th 471 39.5%
2010 30.39 431st 502 14.1%
2011 6.88 454th 473 4.0%
2012 20.31 428th 480 10.8%
2013 15.22 445th 485 8.2%
2014 22.92 416th 483 13.9%
2015 24.43 403rd 488 17.4%
2016 31.86 367th 480 23.5%
2017 25.76 374th 459 18.5%
2018 24.75 371st 450 17.6%
2019 34.69 317th 452 29.9%
2021 26.61 349th 442 21.0%
2022 30.19 335th 457 26.7%
2023 37.49 317th 459 30.9%
2024 61.29 186th 428 56.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.70 22nd 63 65.1%
2019 67.49 13th 60 78.3%
2021 34.40 32nd 47 31.9%
2023 66.94 18th 76 76.3%
2024 90.06 3rd 54 94.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.24 184th 281 34.5%
2019 56.93 130th 298 56.4%
2021 43.39 163rd 264 38.3%
2022 55.28 118th 259 54.4%
2023 65.78 88th 312 71.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Harney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.63 289th 341 15.2%
2019 40.70 217th 349 37.8%
2021 22.59 267th 318 16.0%
2022 17.51 293rd 337 13.1%
2023 29.93 250th 349 28.4%
2024 42.54 133rd 203 34.5%
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Rank History for Male students at Harney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 30.15 262nd 347 24.5%
2019 32.78 262nd 367 28.6%
2021 24.95 269th 328 18.0%
2022 36.63 230th 356 35.4%
2023 43.68 211th 366 42.3%
2024 64.81 71st 203 65.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Harney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 95.30 1st 20 95.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harney Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools NE State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 42.98 53rd 81 34.6%
2019 61.23 30th 90 66.7%
2021 48.04 42nd 68 38.2%
2022 67.67 24th 81 70.4%
2023 78.43 7th 108 93.5%
2024 90.54 3rd 53 94.3%
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Data source: test scores: Nebraska Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Nebraska Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harney Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 125 4 3 10 11 n/a n/a 0 153
1989 125 2 7 15 8 n/a n/a 0 157
1990 132 3 23 4 4 n/a n/a 0 166
1991 130 1 4 19 9 n/a n/a 0 163
1992 130 1 4 28 5 n/a n/a 0 168
1993 126 1 8 31 4 n/a n/a 0 170
1994 132 0 5 44 14 n/a n/a 0 195
1995 140 2 9 61 15 n/a n/a 0 227
1996 140 2 9 61 15 n/a n/a 0 227
1997 141 10 5 66 9 n/a n/a 0 231
1998 134 12 8 95 11 n/a n/a 0 260
1999 153 14 9 62 11 n/a n/a 78 327
2000 165 16 8 181 11 n/a n/a 0 381
2001 142 8 7 206 21 n/a n/a 0 384
2002 126 8 8 246 32 n/a n/a 0 420
2003 126 8 8 246 32 n/a n/a 0 420
2004 114 11 15 223 26 n/a n/a 0 389
2005 102 7 9 239 27 n/a n/a 0 384
2006 96 11 11 259 18 n/a n/a 0 395
2007 77 7 7 299 15 n/a n/a 0 405
2008 75 17 11 277 11 n/a n/a 0 391
2009 70 20 12 275 19 n/a n/a 0 396
2010 51 30 10 249 21 n/a n/a 0 361
2011 52 25 5 263 13 0 13 0 371
2012 61 21 11 242 13 0 12 0 360
2013 66 23 11 231 16 1 10 0 358
2014 59 18 11 244 25 1 15 0 373
2015 51 22 13 234 21 3 19 0 363
2016 57 30 10 233 12 4 16 0 362
2017 38 32 11 235 10 3 13 0 342
2018 39 34 9 212 9 1 17 0 321
2019 37 62 10 222 6 0 16 0 353
2020 40 61 13 211 8 0 10 0 343
2021 29 74 11 207 14 5 11 0 351
2022 30 84 9 204 17 9 13 0 366
2023 36 92 10 207 11 9 11 0 376
2024 28 90 7 205 12 8 9 0 359

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harney Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 153 9.1 16.8 25.5
1989 157 9.2 17.0 25.5
1990 166 9.2 18.0 24.7
1991 163 9.3 17.5 25.8
1992 168 9.2 18.2 24.4
1993 170 9.7 17.5 23.5
1994 195 11.5 17.0 24.6
1995 227 12.8 17.7 38.8
1996 227 12.8 17.7 38.8
1997 231 12.8 18.0 37.2
1998 260 13.6 19.1 40.8
1999 327 16.3 20.1 72.7
2000 381 26.5 14.4 58.8
2001 384 26.8 14.3 51.8
2002 420 29.5 14.2 55.5
2003 420 29.5 14.2 55.5
2004 389 30.0 13.0 57.3
2005 384 30.7 12.5 58.3
2006 395 30.6 12.9 55.2
2007 405 33.5 12.1 61.7
2008 391 31.1 12.6 70.8
2009 396 31.4 12.6 84.6
2010 361 34.7 10.3 86.1
2011 371 34.2 10.8 84.6
2012 360 34.0 10.5 84.4
2013 358 33.7 10.6 87.2
2014 373 35.2 10.5 79.1
2015 363 35.0 10.3 78.8
2016 362 33.0 10.9 75.4
2017 342 32.0 10.6 78.4
2018 321 32.5 9.8 94.1
2019 353 32.2 10.9 94.3
2020 343 33.0 10.3 77.6
2021 351 32.2 10.8 78.1
2022 366 31.0 11.8 56
2023 376 29.7 12.6 80.6
2024 359 32.7 10.9 84.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harney Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 153 9.1 16.8 25.5
1989 157 9.2 17.0 25.5
1990 166 9.2 18.0 24.7
1991 163 9.3 17.5 25.8
1992 168 9.2 18.2 24.4
1993 170 9.7 17.5 23.5
1994 195 11.5 17.0 24.6
1995 227 12.8 17.7 38.8
1996 227 12.8 17.7 38.8
1997 231 12.8 18.0 37.2
1998 260 13.6 19.1 40.8
1999 327 16.3 20.1 72.7
2000 381 26.5 14.4 58.8
2001 384 26.8 14.3 51.8
2002 420 29.5 14.2 55.5
2003 420 29.5 14.2 55.5
2004 389 30.0 13.0 57.3
2005 384 30.7 12.5 58.3
2006 395 30.6 12.9 55.2
2007 405 33.5 12.1 61.7
2008 391 31.1 12.6 70.8
2009 396 31.4 12.6 84.6
2010 361 34.7 10.3 86.1
2011 371 34.2 10.8 84.6
2012 360 34.0 10.5 84.4
2013 358 33.7 10.6 87.2
2014 373 35.2 10.5 79.1
2015 363 35.0 10.3 78.8
2016 362 33.0 10.9 75.4
2017 342 32.0 10.6 78.4
2018 321 32.5 9.8 94.1
2019 353 32.2 10.9 94.3
2020 343 33.0 10.3 77.6
2021 351 32.2 10.8 78.1
2022 366 31.0 11.8 56
2023 376 29.7 12.6 80.6
2024 359 32.7 10.9 84.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harney Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,114 (8.2%) $11,734 (86.1%) $13,621
2020 $1,024 (7.0%) $12,761 (87.7%) $14,549
2021 $1,944 (12.4%) $12,974 (82.6%) $15,702
2022 $1,712 (11.4%) $12,437 (82.5%) $15,067
2023 $1,907 (11.8%) $13,243 (82.1%) $16,132

Data source: Nebraska Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harney Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 317th of 452 Elementary schoolsRanks 317th of 459 Elementary schools
 1.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harney Elementary School)4956
 7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (So Sioux City Community Schools)5145
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5663
 7%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harney Elementary School)5153
 2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (So Sioux City Community Schools)5450
 4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5558
 3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harney Elementary School)4146
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (So Sioux City Community Schools)5138
 13%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)5855
 3%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harney Elementary School)3463
 29%
   4th Grade Mathematics (So Sioux City Community Schools)4057
 17%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5158
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harney Elementary School)4244
 2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (So Sioux City Community Schools)4847
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Nebraska)4856
 8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harney Elementary School)6066
 6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (So Sioux City Community Schools)4966
 17%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Nebraska)5465
 11%
5th Grade Science (Harney Elementary School)6364
 1%
   5th Grade Science (So Sioux City Community Schools)6377
 14%
   5th Grade Science (Nebraska)6876
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students353376
 6.5%
African American6292
 48.4%
American Indian611
 83.3%
Asian1010
Hispanic222207
 6.8%
Pacific Islander09
White3736
 2.7%
Two or More Races1611
 31.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.3%80.6%
 13.7%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 359 students attended Harney Elementary School.

Harney Elementary School ranks 186th of 428 Nebraska elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Harney Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : South Sioux City Middle School
High : South Sioux High School

Students at Harney Elementary School are 57% Hispanic, 25% African American, 8% White, 3% American Indian, 3% Two or more races, 2% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Nebraska Department of Education.

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