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Harlan Elementary School

1001 N. Main Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 220 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harlan Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% 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: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50% in IA
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Harlan Elementary School's student population of 220 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
220 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Harlan Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harlan Elementary School is 0.42, 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.
This School
State Level (IA)
#1011 out of 1233 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harlan Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
64%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
70%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-59%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Iowa by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harlan Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Harlan Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2002-03 school year data.
Asian
6%
2%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
75%
72%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
5%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harlan Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Iowa.
0.42
This chart displays the diversity score of Harlan Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
36%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Iowa by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harlan Elementary School's ranking?
Harlan Elementary School is ranked #1011 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Harlan Elementary School?
220 students attend Harlan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Harlan Elementary School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harlan Elementary School?
Harlan Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harlan Elementary School offer ?
Harlan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harlan Elementary School part of?
Harlan Elementary School is part of Mount Pleasant Comm School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 220 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • : 55-59% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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