Harlan Comm School District operates 4 public schools serving 1,514 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 1,472 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Shelby County County.
Per-pupil expenditure runs $13,036 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 39.7% local, 48.7% state, and 11.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $81,738 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 31/100, ranked #249 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.
Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 4 schools offering Advanced Placement (1 AP courses district-wide), a 306.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 20.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 84.8% White, 8.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American across the district's schools.
Harlan High School accounts for 33.0% of all Harlan Comm School District student enrollment
That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Harlan Comm School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.
Harlan Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 307:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts
student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within Harlan Comm School District is typically wider than the Harlan Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.
Harlan Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 20.9% — near the typical range (US average ~28) — aligned with the national post-pandemic baseline of roughly 28% chronic absenteeism
chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Variation between sub-units within Harlan Comm School District is typically wider than the Harlan Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.
How many schools are in Harlan Comm School District?
Harlan Comm School District has 4 schools, including 1 high, 1 other, 1 middle, 1 elementary. Total enrollment is 1,514 students.
How much does Harlan Comm School District spend per student?
Harlan Comm School District spends $13,036 per student. The district has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #249 in Iowa.
What is the average teacher salary in Harlan Comm School District?
The average teacher salary in Harlan Comm School District is $81,738 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.
What is the average rent near Harlan Comm School District?
The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Shelby County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.
What is the demographic composition of Harlan Comm School District?
Harlan Comm School District students are 84.8% White, 8.9% Hispanic or Latino, 1.4% African American, 0.3% Asian, averaged across 4 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.
What is the equity score for Harlan Comm School District?
Harlan Comm School District has an equity score of 31/100, ranking #249 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.