Ws Harlan Elementary School ranked #420 in Alabama in 2023, down from #301 in 2021, indicating a decline in overall state ranking over recent years.
Math proficiency was 30–34%, approximately equal to the state average of 30%, while reading proficiency was 50–54%, higher than the state average of 47%; science proficiency ranged 40–49%, also higher than the state average of 38%.
Enrollment increased from 299 students in 2022 to 331 in 2023, with minority enrollment at 23%, reflecting stable demographic composition; 67% of students were eligible for free lunch, up from 56% the previous year, indicating rising socioeconomic need.
The school serves grades Pre–K through 6 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023, slightly higher than previous years.
Title I eligible, Ws Harlan Elementary participates in the National School Lunch Program and reported a 95% graduation rate in 2023, exceeding the Alabama state average of 88%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 293 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AL
- Math Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: WS Harlan Elementary School serves the southeast part of Lockhart, AL, covering an area of approximately 211.4 square miles. Most students live within a 10-15 minute drive, with an average distance of 7.4 miles to the school, while the furthest edge of the zone is 16.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ws Harlan Elementary School's student population of 293 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
293 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1924
Campus Size
5 acres
School Rankings
Ws Harlan Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ws Harlan Elementary School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#420 out of 1275 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
31%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
50%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.9%
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
53%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
Showing 2014–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ws Harlan Elementary School's ranking?
Ws Harlan Elementary School is ranked #420 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Ws Harlan Elementary School?
293 students attend Ws Harlan Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Ws Harlan Elementary School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ws Harlan Elementary School?
Ws Harlan Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Ws Harlan Elementary School offer ?
Ws Harlan Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Ws Harlan Elementary School part of?
Ws Harlan Elementary School is part of Covington County School District.
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