- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Harlan, IA
Harlan Community Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Harlan Community Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 43/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 191350000822
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harlan Community Middle School earns 43/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Iowa median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Harlan · Resource Index
- 43
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- students per teacher
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Harlan Community Middle School has class sizes near the Iowa median. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harlan Community Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Harlan, IA.
School address
District: Harlan Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191350000822 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Harlan Community Middle School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.9 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 191350000822 · Harlan, IA Middle · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 15.2:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 43
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlan High School (486 students)
Harlan Community Middle School held near 343 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 20.9 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Harlan Community Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlan High Sc
Harlan High School
486 students
- Harlan Primary
Harlan Primary
342 students
- This school
Harlan Community Middle School
335 students
- Harlan Interm
Harlan Intermediate School
309 students
What this shows Harlan Community Middle School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harlan Community Middle School compares
Harlan Community Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 3% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 16% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 44% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
335
Bigger than 37% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 16% below the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 3% above state mean
Top 68% in Iowa - lower ratio than 32% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,411
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $13,441
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
26
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 88.7%
Hispanic or Latino 6.6%
Two or More 2.7%
African American 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 88.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 20.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 20.8, Harlan Community Middle School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlan Comm School District reports $12,411 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harlan Community Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlan Primary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harlan Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harlan Community Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~335 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harlan Community Middle School
How many students attend Harlan Community Middle School?
Harlan Community Middle School has 335 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Harlan, IA. CCD year-over-year: 342 (2022-23) → 343 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlan Community Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlan Community Middle School is 15.2:1, which is 3% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harlan Community Middle School?
30.7% of students at Harlan Community Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harlan Community Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Harlan Community Middle School is White at 88.7% of enrollment, in Harlan, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harlan Community Middle School?
Harlan Community Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 43/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harlan Community Middle School rank among public schools in Harlan?
By Resource Investment Index, Harlan Community Middle School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Harlan, IA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Harlan Comm School District?
Besides Harlan Community Middle School, Harlan Comm School District also operates Harlan High School (486 students), Harlan Primary (342 students), and Harlan Intermediate School (309 students). See the Harlan Comm School District district page for the complete list.