Enrollment
195
Elementary
DISTRICT 211 · STATE 325
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MOUNT PLEASANT COMM SCHOOL DISTRICT·NCES 191989002336
Harlan Elementary School
1001 N Main Street, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641 · (319) 385-7762 · Henry County
GRADES PK–KGELEMENTARY33-TOWNREGULAR SCHOOL195 STUDENTS
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Not graded
This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work
Student : Teacher
16.8:1
12 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.4:1 · STATE 13.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
35%
68 students
DISTRICT 46% · STATE 41%
Community
0
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-K | 86 | 44% |
| Kindergarten | 109 | 56% |
Student demographics
38%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 40% · STATE 48% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Harlan Elementary School→Lincoln Elementary School→Van Allen Elementary School→Mount Pleasant Middle School→Mount Pleasant High School
Based on grade levels within Mount Pleasant Comm School District. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Schools most like Harlan Elementary School
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harlan Elementary School this school | 195 | 34.9% | N/A |
| Galva-Holstein Elementary School Holstein | 175 | 37.1% | 72.3% |
| Feelhaver Elementary School Fort Dodge | 227 | 33.5% | 65.3% |
| Sunnyside Elementary School Sioux City | 244 | 34.8% | 85.9% |
| Fairview Elementary School Grinnell | 242 | 34.7% | N/A |
| Lone Tree Elementary School Lone Tree | 196 | 33.2% | 82.4% |
Matched among Iowa elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Harlan Elementary School ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Iowa | In Henry County |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 195 | #569 of 705 | #5 of 7 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 34.9% | #435 of 666 | #6 of 6 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
About Harlan Elementary School
Harlan Elementary School is a small elementary school in Mount Pleasant, Iowa. It had 195 students in 2024-25, spanning pre-K through kindergarten. By comparison, elementary schools in Iowa enroll about 325 students on average.
Mount Pleasant Comm School District operates 8 schools. Combined enrollment is 2,011 students.
Of every 100 students at Harlan Elementary School, about 77 are White. Beyond that, enrollment is 15% Hispanic, 4% Black, and 3% multiracial. The White share of the county population is higher, at 88%. On the diversity index, which measures the chance that two random students are from different groups, Harlan Elementary School scores 38%.
Harlan Elementary School reports a ratio of 16.8 students per teacher, from 11.6 full-time-equivalent teachers. By comparison, the average for elementary schools in Iowa is 13.7:1. Student poverty is often measured by lunch eligibility; at Harlan Elementary School, 35% qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. The 44% average for public schools in Henry County is 9 points higher.
In Henry County, home to about 20,004 people, median household income comes to about $67,436, the share of adults with a bachelor's degree or higher is 23%, and roughly 9% of residents are in poverty. There are 13 public schools in the county, enrolling about 3,230, Harlan Elementary School among them.
Harlan Elementary School's nearest public school is Harlan Elementary School (less than a tenth of a mile). In all, 6 other public schools sit within five miles of Harlan Elementary School.
The NCES locale for Harlan Elementary School is Town: Remote, which covers schools in a town far from an urbanized area.
This page is set up for the Harlan Elementary School community to discuss homework, tutoring, and testing dates. Current and former families are welcome to add their experience.
Henry County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
20,004
Census ACS
Median income
$67,436
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
23%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
9%
Below federal line
Schools in county
13
3,230 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Mount Pleasant Comm School District
- Mount Pleasant High SchoolHigh · 545 students
- Mount Pleasant Middle SchoolMiddle · 383 students
- Van Allen Elementary SchoolElementary · 362 students
- Harlan Elementary SchoolElementary · 212 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 202 students
- Salem Elementary SchoolElementary · 86 students
Other schools in Mount Pleasant
- Mount Pleasant High SchoolHigh · 545 students
- Mount Pleasant Middle SchoolMiddle · 383 students
- Van Allen Elementary SchoolElementary · 362 students
- Harlan Elementary SchoolElementary · 212 students
- Lincoln Elementary SchoolElementary · 202 students
- WisdomQuest Education CenterHigh · 26 students
Other Harlan Elementary schools
4 other US public schools in 4 states are named Harlan Elementary. Harlan Elementary School is the 5th largest of the 5.
- Harlan Elementary SchoolMount Pleasant, IA · 212 students
- Harlan Elementary SchoolFlorence, AL · 426 students
- Harlan Elementary SchoolBLOOMFIELD HILLS, MI · 373 students
- Harlan Elementary SchoolHarlan, KY · 335 students
Nearby schools
- Harlan Elementary School0.0 mi · 212
- Mount Pleasant Middle School0.6 mi · 383
- WisdomQuest Education Center0.9 mi · 26
- Van Allen Elementary School0.9 mi · 362
- Lincoln Elementary School1.2 mi · 202
- Mount Pleasant High School2.6 mi · 545
Frequently asked questions
About Harlan Elementary SchoolHow large is Harlan Elementary School?
Harlan Elementary School enrolls approximately 195 students in grades PK-KG.
Is Harlan Elementary School an elementary, middle, or high school?
Harlan Elementary School is an elementary school covering grades PK-KG.
How many students per teacher at Harlan Elementary School?
Approximately 16.8:1 students per teacher at Harlan Elementary School.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Harlan Elementary School?
At Harlan Elementary School, the student body is approximately 77% White, 15% Hispanic, 4% Black, 2% Asian, 3% Two or more.
What district is Harlan Elementary School in?
Harlan Elementary School is part of Mount Pleasant Comm School District.
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