NORTH DEARBORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
North Dearborn Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp school district, located in West Harrison, IN with about 665 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 33 teachers, North Dearborn Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
North Dearborn Elementary School, located in West Harrison, Indiana, is part of the Sunman-Dearborn Community School Corporation. Serving students from kindergarten through fourth grade, the school is situated in a rural, community-focused setting on Sawmill Road. The institution is recognized for fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes core academic foundations while encouraging student growth and community involvement.
The school is known for its commitment to providing a well-rounded education, utilizing the resources of the larger Sunman-Dearborn district to support its curriculum. With a focus on literacy, mathematics, and character development, North Dearborn Elementary strives to prepare its young students for their future transitions to intermediate and middle school levels. The school community is characterized by active parental involvement and a dedication to maintaining a safe, nurturing space for students to develop both socially and academically.
For more information, contact North Dearborn Elementary School at (812) 576-1900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
West Harrison, IN 47060
(812) 576-1900
NORTH DEARBORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in West Harrison, IN with about 665 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Sunman-Dearborn Com Sch Corp
- Total Students:
- 665
- Teachers:
- 33
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 665 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending NORTH DEARBORN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 97% of the student body.
- White
- 97.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.2%
- Two or more races
- 0.9%
- Asian
- 0.5%
- Female
- 47.2%
- Male
- 52.8%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.