- Enrollment
- 455
- Students per teacher
- 18.2:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harlan, KY
Harlan Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harlan Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210252000551
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 15
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harlan Elementary School earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #3 of 4
- public schools in Harlan · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 63.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harlan Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harlan Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Harlan, KY.
School address
District: Harlan Independent · Kentucky
NCES ID 210252000551 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+7 students YoY
Harlan Elementary School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+7 students YoY 210252000551 · Harlan, KY Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
335 enr · 14.6:1 · 63.8% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlan High School (455 students)
Harlan Elementary School held near 352 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+7 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 23.3 → 22.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kentucky schools → · Find another →
Harlan Elementary School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlan High Sc
Harlan High School
455 students
- This school
Harlan Elementary School
335 students
- Sunshine Schoo 110
Sunshine School
110 students
What this shows Harlan Elementary School reports 335 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harlan Elementary School compares
Harlan Elementary School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 63.8% | ▲ 8% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 335 | top 65% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% 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
63.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 8% above the Kentucky average of 59.2%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 44% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 56% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
34.0%
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
$12,385
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $14,362
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
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Two or More 9.6%
African American 2.4%
Hispanic or Latino 1.8%
Asian 0.9%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.0, Harlan Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harlan Independent reports $12,385 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harlan Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sunshine School | Smaller | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Harlan Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 110
- Students per teacher
- -
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Nationwide elementary 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 Elementary School
How many students attend Harlan Elementary School?
Harlan Elementary School has 335 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harlan, KY. CCD year-over-year: 345 (2022-23) → 352 (2023-24), nearly flat (+7).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlan Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlan Elementary School is 14.6:1, which is 4% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harlan Elementary School?
63.8% of students at Harlan Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harlan Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harlan Elementary School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Harlan, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harlan Elementary School?
Harlan Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (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 Elementary School rank among public schools in Harlan?
By Resource Investment Index, Harlan Elementary School ranks #3 of 4 public schools in Harlan, KY. 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 Independent?
Besides Harlan Elementary School, Harlan Independent also operates Harlan High School (455 students) and Sunshine School (110 students). See the Harlan Independent district page for the complete list.