Harlan Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Harlan, Kentucky 40831 · Harlan Independent
#69 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky
#11009 of 50,301 nationally
About Harlan Elementary School
Harlan Elementary School is a public elementary located in Harlan, in the Harlan Independent school district of Kentucky, United States. It caters for Grades K–4. In 2025 it enrolled 335 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 70.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of elementary schools in United States and 69th of 707 ranked elementary schools in Kentucky. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (45th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 335.
There are 4 schools in Harlan; Harlan Elementary School ranks 1st of 3 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)77%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)61.2%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.2
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
- 335
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.2%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 77%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- 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).
Harlan High School
Harlan · Public high · Grades 5–12
455 students · 117 m away
Sunshine School
Harlan · Public other · Grades PK–PK
110 students · 173 m away
James A. Cawood Elementary
Harlan · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
277 students · 4.2 km away
Rosspoint Elementary School
Baxter · Public elementary · Grades K–8
369 students · 4.7 km away
Harlan County High School
Baxter · Public high · Grades 9–12
945 students · 5.6 km away
Green Hills Elementary School
Bledsoe · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
147 students · 6.4 km away
Wallins Elementary School
Wallins · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
352 students · 8.8 km away
Cawood Elementary School
Cawood · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
209 students · 10 km away
Evarts Elementary School
Evarts · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
335 students · 11 km away
Black Mountain Elementary School
Evarts · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
248 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Kentucky with a comparable Enrollment.
Evarts Elementary School
Evarts · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
335 students
Memorial Elementary School
Hardyville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
335 students
Heritage Elementary School
Grayson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
336 students
Kyrock Elementary School
Sweeden · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
334 students
McNabb Elementary School
Paducah · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
John G Carlisle Elementary
Covington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
333 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Harlan Elementary School a good school?
Harlan Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 70.4 out of 100 (Top 25% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #69 of 707 in Kentucky. 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 Kentucky?
Harlan Elementary School ranks #69 of 707 elementary schools in Kentucky and #11009 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Harlan Elementary School?
Harlan Elementary School had 335 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–4. 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.