Harlan Elementary School vs Van Allen Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Iowa, United States, 1.5 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
Van Allen Elementary School
Mount Pleasant · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
362 students
| Measure | Harlan Elementary School Mount Pleasant, Iowa | Van Allen Elementary School Mount Pleasant, Iowa |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #542 of 654 | #442 of 654 |
| National rank | #17863 of 50,301 | #12104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–K | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 195 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 195 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 49.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 62% |
| Math proficiency | – | 57% |
| city | Mount Pleasant | Mount Pleasant |
| state | Iowa | Iowa |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Van Allen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 60.5).
- •Harlan Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.9% vs 49.7%).
- •Van Allen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.7).
- •Van Allen Elementary School is the larger school with 362 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 Van Allen Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Van Allen Elementary School ranks higher (68.9 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 Van Allen Elementary School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Mount Pleasant and Mount Pleasant in Iowa.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harlan Elementary School: 195. Van Allen Elementary School: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harlan Elementary School and Van Allen Elementary School rank in Iowa?
Harlan Elementary School is 542nd of 654 and Van Allen Elementary School is 442nd of 654 among elementary schools in Iowa on the 2025 Success Index (US).