Harris-Lake Park Comm School District

Lake Park, Iowa — 2 schools

332
Total Enrollment
2
Schools
$12,986
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Harris-Lake Park Comm School District operates 2 public schools serving 332 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Iowa. The school portfolio breaks down into 2 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 341 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Dickinson County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,986 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 60.0% local, 29.2% state, and 10.8% 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 $69,321 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 17/100, ranked #291 of 303 in Iowa against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 287.9:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 13.1% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 91.2% White, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American across the district's schools.

Harris-Lake Park High School accounts for 51.0% of all Harris-Lake Park Comm School District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Harris-Lake Park Comm School District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. 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.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Harris-Lake Park Comm School District student-counselor ratio is 288:1 — 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 Harris-Lake Park Comm School District is typically wider than the Harris-Lake Park Comm School District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Harris-Lake Park Comm School District chronic absenteeism rate is 13.1% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

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 Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

10.8%
Federal
29.2%
State
60.0%
Local

Funding Equity

17
Equity Score
291 / 303
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Dickinson County county, where this district is located.

$826
Studio/mo
$831
1 BR/mo
$1,091
2 BR/mo
$1,314
3 BR/mo
$1,445
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$69,321
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 2 schools in Harris-Lake Park Comm School District.

White 91.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
African American 0.6%
Multiracial 2.4%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

287.9:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
13.1%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Harris-Lake Park Comm School District

School Enrollment
Harris-Lake Park High School
174
Harris-Lake Park Elementary School
167

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Harris-Lake Park Comm School District?

Harris-Lake Park Comm School District has 2 schools, including 2 other. Total enrollment is 332 students.

How much does Harris-Lake Park Comm School District spend per student?

Harris-Lake Park Comm School District spends $12,986 per student. The district has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #291 in Iowa.

What is the average teacher salary in Harris-Lake Park Comm School District?

The average teacher salary in Harris-Lake Park Comm School District is $69,321 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Harris-Lake Park Comm School District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Dickinson County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Harris-Lake Park Comm School District?

Harris-Lake Park Comm School District students are 91.2% White, 5.8% Hispanic or Latino, 0.6% African American, averaged across 2 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Harris-Lake Park Comm School District?

Harris-Lake Park Comm School District has an equity score of 17/100, ranking #291 out of 303 districts in Iowa. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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