Serving 319 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Harding Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Iowa state average of 68%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 319 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in IA
- Math Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55-59% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harding Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harding Elementary School's student population of 319 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-4
Total Students
319 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harding Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,221 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harding Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#977 out of 1221 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
64%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
68%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
9%
12%
Black
9%
7%
White
76%
73%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harding Elementary School's ranking?
Harding Elementary School is ranked #977 out of 1,221 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Iowa.
What schools are Harding Elementary School often compared to?
Harding Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 55-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 68% IA state average).
How many students attend Harding Elementary School?
319 students attend Harding Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Harding Elementary School students are White, 9% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Black, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harding Elementary School?
Harding Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harding Elementary School offer ?
Harding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4
What school district is Harding Elementary School part of?
Harding Elementary School is part of Mason City Comm School District.
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