- Enrollment
- 486
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Harlan, IA
Harlan Primary
Federal NCES profile for Harlan Primary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 191350000825
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 32
📋 Attendance 61
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harlan Primary earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 85% of Iowa schools.
- #4 of 4
- public schools in Harlan · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Iowa
- 38.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harlan Primary has class sizes larger than 85% of Iowa schools. Computed live against every Iowa school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harlan Primary ranks #4 of 4 public schools in Harlan, IA.
School address
District: Harlan Comm School District · Iowa
NCES ID 191350000825 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-22 students YoY
Harlan Primary shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-6.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 19.6 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-22 students YoY 191350000825 · Harlan, IA Other · SMALL · TRAD
342 enr · 17.1:1 · 38.8% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Harlan High School (486 students)
Harlan Primary shrank from 369 students in 2022-23 to 347 in 2023-24 (-6.0%). Teacher FTE lost 20.9 → 19.6 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Iowa schools → · Find another →
Harlan Primary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harlan High Sc
Harlan High School
486 students
- This school
Harlan Primary
342 students
- Harlan Communi
Harlan Community Middle School
335 students
- Harlan Interm
Harlan Intermediate School
309 students
What this shows Harlan Primary reports 342 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harlan Primary compares
Harlan Primary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Iowa and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Iowa | Iowa avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.8% | ▲ 7% | 36.4% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 342 | top 43% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
342
Bigger than 38% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 7% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 85% in Iowa - lower ratio than 15% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
15.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 342 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.0%
Hispanic or Latino 10.5%
Two or More 6.1%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 81.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.9, Harlan Primary is about as mixed as the Iowa school average of 33.8.
Programs
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 Primary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlan Community Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harlan Intermediate School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harlan Primary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 335
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 309
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Nationwide other 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 (~342 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harlan Primary
How many students attend Harlan Primary?
Harlan Primary has 342 students enrolled. It is a public school in Harlan, IA. CCD year-over-year: 369 (2022-23) → 347 (2023-24), down 22.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harlan Primary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harlan Primary is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Iowa average of 14.8:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harlan Primary?
38.8% of students at Harlan Primary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Iowa average of 36.4%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harlan Primary?
The largest demographic group at Harlan Primary is White at 81.0% of enrollment, in Harlan, IA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harlan Primary?
Harlan Primary has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Primary rank among public schools in Harlan?
By Resource Investment Index, Harlan Primary ranks #4 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 Primary, Harlan Comm School District also operates Harlan High School (486 students), Harlan Community Middle School (335 students), and Harlan Intermediate School (309 students). See the Harlan Comm School District district page for the complete list.