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 35% (majority Hispanic).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
453 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
This chart display the total teachers of Harlan Elementary School by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Definition of Terms 2011-2012 School Year Data
This School
State Level (IN)
(10-11)
81%
79%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Indiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
(10-11)
83%
77%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Indiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
This chart display the student teacher ratio of Harlan Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Indiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
3%
This chart display the percentage of Asian students in Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 1994-95 school year data.
Hispanic
3%
14%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Black
1%
13%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
White
92%
65%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Indiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harlan Elementary School.
This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in IN.
0.15
This chart display the diversity score of Harlan Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Indiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
33%
39%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harlan Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Indiana by year, with the latest 2010-11 school year data.
Source: 2011-2012 (latest school year available) 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 School District.

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