Harlan Primary

Harlan Comm School District
2105 Durant St
Harlan, IA 51537
342 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 2nd
School Overview
Harlan Primary, located at 2105 Durant St in Harlan, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Harlan Community School District. Dedicated to early childhood and primary education, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging environment for students during their initial years of formal schooling. By emphasizing core academic skills alongside social-emotional development, the school aims to provide a strong start for young learners in the Harlan area.

The facility is an integral part of the local community, reflecting the district’s commitment to preparing students for future success through a structured and nurturing curriculum. Because it serves the youngest segment of the district's student population, Harlan Primary typically prioritizes small-group learning, foundational literacy, and foundational numeracy. Through its location in Harlan, the school plays a vital role in the educational continuity of the district, serving as the starting point for students as they transition into the higher grade levels within the Harlan school system.
342
Total Students
21.7
Full-Time Teachers
15.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
41.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    277 (81.0%)
  • Hispanic
    36 (10.5%)
  • Two or More
    21 (6.1%)
  • Black
    4 (1.2%)
  • Asian
    3 (0.9%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Harlan Comm School District
Phone: (712)755-5903
Website: http://www.harlan.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 2nd
Total Students: 342
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 15.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 114
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 27

* 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
Pre-Kindergarten 65
Kindergarten 95
Grade 1 89
Grade 2 93
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
Harlan Intermediate School
Harlan Comm School District
309 Students
1401 19th St
Harlan, IA 51537 (0.0 miles away)
Elementary School 3rd - 5th