Harding Elementary School

1239 N. Rhode Island Ave
Mason City, IA 50401

www.masoncityschools.org

387 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

Harding Elementary School is a public school located in Mason City, Iowa, and operates as part of the Mason City Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school serves students in the elementary grades by emphasizing foundational academic growth, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while preparing students for the transition to middle school through a focus on literacy, mathematics, and collaborative classroom experiences.

As an integral part of the Mason City school community, Harding Elementary places a strong emphasis on the partnership between educators, families, and the local community. The school promotes an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to participate in various activities that broaden their horizons. By utilizing resources provided through the district’s central administration, Harding Elementary strives to maintain a safe, engaging, and modern educational setting that helps every child reach their full potential.

387

Total Students

26.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

45.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harding Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	276
Hispanic	49
Black	22
Asian	2
Two or More	17
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	20

White
276 (71.3%)
Hispanic
49 (12.7%)
Black
22 (5.7%)
Pacific Islander
20 (5.2%)
Two or More
17 (4.4%)
Asian
2 (0.5%)
American Indian
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:	Mason City Comm School District
Phone:	(641)421-4406
Website:	http://www.masoncityschools.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	146
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	29

* 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 143

Kindergarten 56

Grade 1 42

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 48