Harlan Elementary School vs Solon Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 92 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
Solon Intermediate
Solon · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
196 students
| Measure | Harlan Elementary School Mount Pleasant, Iowa | Solon Intermediate Solon, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #542 of 654 | #96 of 654 |
| National rank | #17863 of 50,301 | #2228 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 4–5 |
| Students | 195 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 9.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 83% |
| Math proficiency | – | 78% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Solon |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Solon Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.5 vs 60.5).
- •Solon Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 34.9%).
- •Harlan Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 17.8).
- •Solon Intermediate is the larger school with 196 students compared with 195.
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 Solon Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), Solon Intermediate ranks higher (85.5 vs 60.5 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 Solon Intermediate?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Solon in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlan Elementary School: 195. Solon Intermediate: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlan Elementary School and Solon Intermediate rank in Iowa?
Harlan Elementary School is 542nd of 654 and Solon Intermediate is 96th of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).