Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch

475 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Mary Frank Harris Elementary School, located in Granger, Indiana, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corporation. Known for its commitment to academic excellence and a student-centered approach, the school fosters a supportive environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. The curriculum is designed to challenge students through a blend of core academic subjects and enrichment opportunities, ensuring that learners are well-prepared for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its academic focus, the school places a strong emphasis on community and collaboration. The faculty and staff are dedicated to creating an inclusive culture where parents and guardians are encouraged to participate in school life, strengthening the bond between home and the classroom. With a long-standing reputation for stability and high achievement in the Granger area, Mary Frank Harris Elementary provides a well-rounded foundation for students, aiming to nurture them into responsible, engaged, and curious lifelong learners.

475

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Mary Frank Harris Elementary Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	371
Hispanic	22
Black	19
Asian	23
Two or More	40

White
371 (78.1 %)
Two or More
40 (8.4 %)
Asian
23 (4.8 %)
Hispanic
22 (4.6 %)
Black
19 (4.0 %)

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:	Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp
Phone:	(574)272-0340
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	475
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	72
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	16

* 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 84

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 66