Serving 167 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harris-lake Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 70%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 167 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in IA
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Harris-lake Park Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harris-lake Park Elementary School is 0.20, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What is Harris-lake Park Elementary School's ranking?
Harris-lake Park Elementary School is ranked #609 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 65-69% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).
How many students attend Harris-lake Park Elementary School?
167 students attend Harris-lake Park Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Harris-lake Park Elementary School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harris-lake Park Elementary School?
Harris-lake Park Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harris-lake Park Elementary School offer ?
Harris-lake Park Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harris-lake Park Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 167 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 11%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 65-69% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 40-59% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
