Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Elementary School

Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District
400 3rd St NW
Hartley, IA 51346
261 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn (HMS) Elementary School, located in Hartley, Iowa, serves as a foundational campus for the Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment, the school focuses on building strong academic habits while prioritizing the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a rural district, the school emphasizes a tight-knit community feel, encouraging close partnerships between educators, students, and parents to help children reach their full potential during their formative years.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education that prepares students for the transition to middle school and beyond. By offering a structured curriculum and emphasizing fundamental literacy and numeracy skills, HMS Elementary aims to create a culture of lifelong learning. Through its small-town atmosphere and dedicated teaching staff, the school strives to ensure that every student feels valued and challenged, maintaining the district’s tradition of academic excellence and community pride.
261
Total Students
21.9
Full-Time Teachers
11.9
Student/Teacher Ratio
50.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    212 (81.2%)
  • Hispanic
    40 (15.3%)
  • Black
    5 (1.9%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.5%)
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: Hartley-Melvin-Sanborn Comm School District
Phone: (712)928-2020
Website: http://www.hartley-ms.k12.ia.us
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 261
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.9
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 98
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 33

* 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 25
Kindergarten 58
Grade 1 43
Grade 2 46
Grade 3 46
Grade 4 43
Gender Ratio
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)
South O'Brien Elem School - Primghar Center
South O'Brien Comm School District
328 Students
155 3rd St NE
Primghar, IA 51245 (9.9 miles away)
Elementary School Pre-K - 6th