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#840 of 1,280 schools in IA
Based on limited data
Harlan Primary
Elementary School · Harlan Comm School District · Harlan, IA
A Harlan Comm School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
2105 Durant St, Harlan, IA 51537
- Math 85% proficient (2009)
- Reading 65% proficient (2009)
- 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Students at Harlan Primary score 74% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 72%).
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
2009 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IA average.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
42.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harlan Primary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low153/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,353
Median home value
$161,800
Median rent
$854/mo
College educated
23.9%
Homeownership
73.3%
Poverty rate
8.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 51537; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shelby County Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.5 mi | 77 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Harlan Comm School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #3 of 4
- District spending per student
- $12,544NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 9.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harlan Primary is listed in Harlan Comm School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harlan Primary
Harlan Primary is a public elementary school in Harlan, IA, part of Harlan Comm School District, serving approximately 347 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 18.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10 and ranks #840 of 1,280 schools in IA. State assessment records show 85% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Based on limited data: 50% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harlan Primary
What grades does Harlan Primary serve?
Harlan Primary serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Harlan Primary?
Harlan Primary has an enrollment of approximately 347 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlan Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlan Primary is 18.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harlan Primary rank in IA?
Harlan Primary ranks #840 of 1,280 schools in IA.
What is Harlan Primary's MySchoolScout rating?
Harlan Primary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harlan Primary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harlan Primary has 85% math proficiency (2009 EdFacts) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (2009 EdFacts).
Is Harlan Primary a charter school?
No, Harlan Primary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harlan Primary a Title I school?
No, Harlan Primary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harlan Primary?
42.4% of students at Harlan Primary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 347
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Shelby County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.5%
- Phone
- (712) 755-5903
- Area population (ZIP 51537)
- 6,480
- Area average commute
- 14.6 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2009 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2009 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 51537; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments 2009 EdFacts; directory SY 2023–24
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