Harris-Lake Park Comm School District

905 South Market
Lake Park, IA 51347
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Harris-Lake Park Comm School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Iowa for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public schools serving 340 students in Harris-Lake Park Comm School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.
Public Schools in Harris-Lake Park Comm School District have an average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Iowa public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 80% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Iowa public school average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (IA)
# Schools
2 Schools
1,320 Schools
# Students
340 Students
501,674 Students
# Teachers
27 Teachers
34,800 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Harris-Lake Park Comm School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 325 school districts in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 80% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School District
State Average (IA)
#89 out of 327 school districts
(Top 30%)
72%
68%
82%
70%
65-69%
63%
(21-22)
≥80%
90%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.17
0.47
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
n/a
3%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
1%
7%
% White
91%
71%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $14,806 in this school district is less than the state median of $16,468. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,232 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (IA)
Total Revenue
$5 MM
$8,262 MM
Spending
$4 MM
$8,048 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,806
$16,468
Spending / Student
$11,232
$16,042

Best Harris-Lake Park Comm School District Public Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Harris-lake Park High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 85-89%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
905 South Market
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3809
Gr: 6-12 | 173 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Harris-lake Park Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
105 Ave A West
Lake Park, IA 51347
(712) 832-3437
Gr: PK-5 | 167 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 11%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Harris-Lake Park Comm School District?
Harris-Lake Park Comm School District manages 2 public schools serving 340 students.
What is the rank of Harris-Lake Park Comm School District?
Harris-Lake Park Comm School District is ranked #102 out of 325 school districts in Iowa (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Iowa school districts for: Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
What is the racial composition of students in Harris-Lake Park Comm School District?
91% of Harris-Lake Park Comm School District students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Harris-Lake Park Comm School District?
Harris-Lake Park Comm School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.
What is Harris-Lake Park Comm School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,232 is less than the state median of $16,042. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 2 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 340 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 9%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in IA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 72% (Top 50%)
  • : 82% (Top 10%)
  • : 65-69% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

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