A
Very Good
85/100

Harney Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary 💎 Hidden Gem
📍 1001 ARBOR DRIVE, So Sioux City, NE 68776
Overall
A
85/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
0.5 grade levels below the U.S. average · 39th percentile in Nebraska
Growth
A+
Students gain 1.46 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 96th percentile
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📈 Top 15% in Nebraska for growth · 💎 Hidden gem

Each score is graded separately against Nebraska schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

85
Repit Score
out of 100
359
Students
enrolled
11.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$15K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%39/1000.5 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%96/100Students gain 1.46 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.43 in 2009–19; 96th percentile in Nebraska (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%91/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

💎 Hidden gem. Most students here come from low-income families, yet they learn faster than the national average — 1.46 grade levels a year in 2022–25, and above average before the pandemic too. Growth like this is the clearest sign of what a school adds.

Students served: 76% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Nebraska schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +18 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Nebraska. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency42% (−11 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency47% (−6 pts vs. state avg 53%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Nebraska state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Black30%50%reading +7 pts, math +27 pts90th percentile (list)
Hispanic42%47%reading +6 pts, math +12 pts72nd percentile (list)
Low-income42%47%reading +4 pts, math +10 pts60th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1001 ARBOR DRIVE
City So Sioux City
ZIP Code 68776
District 3176860
NCES School ID 317686001612
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 68776

Understanding the community around Harney Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $61,923
Per Capita Income $29,016
Poverty Rate 7.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 25.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 13.9%
High School or Higher 76.4%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $154,600
Median Rent $958
Owner-Occupied 58.8%
Renter-Occupied 41.2%
View full data for ZIP 68776 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Harney Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 56.3%
Female 43.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 57.1%
Black 25.1%
White 7.8%
Asian 2.0%
Two or More Races 2.5%
American Indian 3.3%
Pacific Islander 2.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 359
Teachers (FTE) 32.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 11.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Harney Elementary School?
Harney Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 85 out of 100, earning a grade of A. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Harney Elementary School?
Harney Elementary School has 359 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 11.0:1.
What grades does Harney Elementary School serve?
Harney Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Harney Elementary School receive per student?
Harney Elementary School receives $14,941 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Harney Elementary School in 68776 ▼
Avg Home Value
$237,075
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,089
1-Year Change
+8.9%
% Renters
41.2%

Other Schools in 68776

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026