Harlan Elementary School vs Hawarden Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 465 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harlan Elementary School
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
195 students
Hawarden Elementary School
Hawarden · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
193 students
| Measure | Harlan Elementary School Mount Pleasant, Iowa | Hawarden Elementary School Hawarden, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #542 of 654 | #552 of 654 |
| National rank | #17863 of 50,301 | #18712 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 195 | 193 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 193 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 63.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 47% |
| Math proficiency | – | 62% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Hawarden |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Harlan Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 59.2).
- •Harlan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 63.7%).
- •Hawarden Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 17.7).
- •Harlan Elementary School is the larger school with 195 students compared with 193.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Harlan Elementary School better than Hawarden Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Harlan Elementary School ranks higher (60.5 vs 59.2 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Harlan Elementary School and Hawarden Elementary School?
About 465 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Hawarden in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlan Elementary School: 195. Hawarden Elementary School: 193. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlan Elementary School and Hawarden Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Harlan Elementary School is 542nd of 654 and Hawarden Elementary School is 552nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).