Harlan Elementary School (Closed 2012)

12616 Spencerville Rd
Harlan, IN 46743
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Harlan Elementary School serves 453 students in grades Kindergarten-6. 
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 81% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 79%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 83% (which was higher than the Indiana state average of 77%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 was higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
453 students
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (IN)
(10-11)
81%
79%
(10-11)
83%
77%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
3%
15%
Black
1%
14%
White
92%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
8%
0.15
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
42%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
81% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 79% IN state average), while 83% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 77% IN state average).
How many students attend Harlan Elementary School?
453 students attend Harlan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Harlan Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Harlan Elementary School?
Harlan Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harlan Elementary School offer ?
Harlan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Harlan Elementary School part of?
Harlan Elementary School is part of East Allen County Schools.

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