Enrollment
309
Iowa · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Harlan, IA
Harlan Intermediate School
Federal NCES profile for Harlan Intermediate School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 55/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 191350000826
👥 S:T ratio 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harlan Intermediate School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools.
- #1 of 4
- public schools in Harlan · Resource Index
- 55
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.3:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 36.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Harlan Intermediate School has class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harlan Intermediate School ranks #1 of 4 public schools in Harlan, IA.
School address
District: Harlan Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191350000826 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.8:1 Iowa avg
+10% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.5%
vs 36.4% Iowa avg
+0% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harlan Intermediate School compares with Iowa and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harlan Intermediate School
Harlan Intermediate School is a mid-sized elementary school in Harlan, Iowa, enrolling 309 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 16.3:1 puts it in the larger third of Iowa schools by student-teacher ratio.
Its free-meal eligibility rate of 36.5% lands close to the Iowa typical range, neither a high- nor low-need campus by this measure.
With 309 students, its enrollment sits close to the Iowa median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,322 scored Iowa schools.
Against 447 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #100.
Its student body is predominantly White (83% of enrollment) (diversity index 31/100).
15.5% of students were chronically absent in the 2021-22 collection, in line with the post-pandemic national range.
Harlan Comm School District also operates Harlan High School (486 students) and Harlan Primary (342 students) alongside Harlan Intermediate School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harlan Intermediate School compares
Harlan Intermediate School on the metrics families compare, against Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.3:1 | ▲ 10% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.5% | ▲ 0% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 309 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.3:1
Leaner classes than 36% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
309
Bigger than 34% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
36.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 0% above the Iowa average of 36.4%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.3:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 80% in Iowa - lower ratio than 20% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,794
per pupil, district-wide
- below Iowa avg of $12,854
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
10
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 4.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 82.5%
Hispanic or Latino 9.1%
Two or More 6.8%
African American 1.6%
Largest group: White at 82.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 30.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 30.6, Harlan Intermediate School is less mixed than the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harlan Comm School District, which includes Harlan Intermediate School.
$11,794
Per student
-8%
vs Iowa
Avg $12,854
-29%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 39.7%
State 48.7%
Federal 11.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Harlan Intermediate 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 | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harlan Community Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harlan Intermediate School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
- Enrollment
- 342
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Iowa, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~309 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Harlan Intermediate School
How many students attend Harlan Intermediate School?
Harlan Intermediate School has 309 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Harlan, IA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlan Intermediate School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlan Intermediate School is 16.3:1, which is 10% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 4% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harlan Intermediate School?
36.5% of students at Harlan Intermediate School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harlan Intermediate School?
The largest demographic group at Harlan Intermediate School is White at 82.5% of enrollment, in Harlan, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harlan Intermediate School?
Harlan Intermediate School has a Resource Investment Index of 55/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harlan Intermediate School rank among public schools in Harlan?
By Resource Investment Index, Harlan Intermediate School ranks #1 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. See all public schools in Harlan on the city page.
Is Harlan Intermediate School a good school?
Harlan Intermediate School earns 55/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 80% of Iowa schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Harlan Comm School District?
Besides Harlan Intermediate School, Harlan Comm School District also operates Harlan High School (486 students), Harlan Primary (342 students), and Harlan Community Middle School (335 students). See the Harlan Comm School District district page for the complete list.
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