HARNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

1001 ARBOR DRIVE
SO SIOUX CITY, NE 68776

376 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harney Elementary School is located in South Sioux City, Nebraska, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the South Sioux City Community Schools district. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that caters to the diverse needs of its student population. By emphasizing core academic subjects alongside social-emotional development, Harney Elementary aims to prepare its young learners for success in their future academic endeavors while promoting a sense of community and belonging.

The school is known for its dedication to student-centered instruction, utilizing various teaching strategies to accommodate different learning styles. In addition to its standard curriculum, Harney Elementary often engages in initiatives that encourage family involvement and community partnerships, recognizing that a collaborative approach between home and school is essential for student growth. As a hub for elementary education in the area, the school focuses on creating a safe, encouraging atmosphere where students are motivated to achieve their potential and develop essential life skills.

376

Total Students

29.7

Full-Time Teachers

12.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARNEY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	207
Black	92
Asian	10
Two or More	11
American Indian	11
Pacific Islander	9

Hispanic
207 (55.1 %)
Black
92 (24.5 %)
White
36 (9.6 %)
Two or More
11 (2.9 %)
American Indian
11 (2.9 %)
Asian
10 (2.7 %)
Pacific Islander
9 (2.4 %)

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:	SO SIOUX CITY COMMUNITY SCHS
Phone:	(402)494-1446
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	376
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	204
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	46

* 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

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 57

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 63