Harlan Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Florence, Alabama 35630 · Florence City
#384 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#29201 of 50,301 nationally
About Harlan Elementary School
Harlan Elementary School is a public elementary located in Florence, in the Florence City school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 426 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 44.1 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 384th of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is students per teacher (82th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 426.
There are 14 schools in Florence; Harlan Elementary School ranks 12th of 13 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)52%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)84.7%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.8
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Harlan Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 426
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 84.7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.8
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 52%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Harlan Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Hibbett Elementary School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–6
489 students · 1.6 km away
Florence High School
Florence · Public high · Grades 10–12
1,101 students · 1.7 km away
Forest Hills School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
906 students · 1.9 km away
Florence Freshman Center
Florence · Public other · Grades 9–9
325 students · 1.9 km away
Florence Middle School
Florence · Public middle · Grades 7–8
663 students · 2.6 km away
Kilby Laboratory School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
187 students · 2.8 km away
Weeden Elementary School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students · 3.9 km away
Underwood Elementary School
Florence · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
343 students · 4.6 km away
L E Willson Elementary School
Sheffield · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
253 students · 6.5 km away
Sheffield Junior High School
Sheffield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
127 students · 6.9 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Richland Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades K–2
426 students
New Market School
New Market · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
426 students
Dozier Elementary School
Montgomery · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
426 students
Pinecrest Elementary School
Sylacauga · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
426 students
Thomasville Elementary School
Thomasville · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
427 students
Frances Nungester Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Harlan Elementary School a good school?
Harlan Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 44.1 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #384 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Harlan Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Harlan Elementary School ranks #384 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #29201 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Harlan Elementary School?
Harlan Elementary School had 426 students in 2025.
Is Harlan Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Harlan Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Harlan Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Harlan Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.