Harlan Elementary School

fcs.k12.al.us/harlan

426 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harlan Elementary School, located on McBurney Drive in Florence, Alabama, is a key component of the Florence City Schools district. Serving the local community, the school focuses on providing a foundational educational experience for its students, emphasizing academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential social skills. The school is committed to creating a nurturing environment that encourages students to become active participants in their own learning process while fostering a sense of community pride and belonging.

In addition to its core academic curriculum, Harlan Elementary strives to integrate modern educational practices to prepare students for the challenges of middle school and beyond. By prioritizing collaboration between staff, parents, and the surrounding Florence community, the school aims to ensure that every student has access to the resources and support necessary for individual success. For families seeking more specific information regarding school programs, calendars, and academic initiatives, the school maintains an active presence through the official Florence City Schools district website.

426

Total Students

36.2

Full-Time Teachers

11.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harlan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	120
Hispanic	19
Black	196
Asian	1
Two or More	88
American Indian	2

Black
196 (46.0%)
White
120 (28.2%)
Two or More
88 (20.7%)
Hispanic
19 (4.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Asian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Florence City
Phone:	(256)768-2700
Website:	http://fcs.k12.al.us/harlan
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	426
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	11.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	361
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 71

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 78

Grade 3 88

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 52