Harlan Primary serves 369 students in grades Prekindergarten-2.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 77%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 75%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-2
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Math Proficiency: 80-89%
- Reading Proficiency: 60-69%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harlan Primary's student population of 369 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-2
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
369 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Harlan Primary is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)80-89%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(09-10)60-69%
75%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
9%
13%
Black
1%
7%
White
83%
72%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 77% IA state average), while 60-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 75% IA state average).
How many students attend Harlan Primary?
369 students attend Harlan Primary.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Harlan Primary students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harlan Primary?
Harlan Primary has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harlan Primary offer ?
Harlan Primary offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-2 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harlan Primary part of?
Harlan Primary is part of Harlan Comm School District.
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