At a glance
Reported students
335
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
22.65
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
14.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–04
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Kentucky elementary enrollment
28th percentile
Compared with 718 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
335
Harlan Elementary School: 335 reported students.
State peer staffing position
54th percentile
14.8:1 reported; state peer median 14.6:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 297
- Teachers (FTE)
- 20.3
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Harlan Elementary School
Harlan Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades KG–04 in Harlan. It is one of 3 current school records connected to Harlan Independent. NCES reports 335 students for 2024–25.
Among 718 elementary schools in Kentucky with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 436.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 28th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 14.8:1, close to the Kentucky median of 14.6:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (85.4%) and multiracial (9.6%). English learners represent 0.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 33.3%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Harlan Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 14.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 22.65 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 1 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 33.3%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 61.2%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 1
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White85.4%
- Hispanic1.8%
- Black2.4%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial9.6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Harlan Independent
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Harlan High School
High · Grades 05–12
455 reported students
Sunshine School
Other · Grades PK–PK
110 reported students
Public schools near Harlan Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| James A. Cawood Elementary Elementary · Harlan County | PK–08 | 277 | 2.6 mi |
| Rosspoint Elementary School Elementary · Harlan County | KG–08 | 369 | 2.9 mi |
| Green Hills Elementary School Elementary · Harlan County | PK–08 | 147 | 4 mi |
| Wallins Elementary School Elementary · Harlan County | PK–08 | 352 | 5.5 mi |
| Cawood Elementary School Elementary · Harlan County | PK–08 | 209 | 6.5 mi |
| Evarts Elementary School Elementary · Harlan County | PK–08 | 335 | 7 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Harlan Elementary School
What grades does Harlan Elementary School serve?
Harlan Elementary School reports grades KG–04 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Harlan Independent.
How many students attend Harlan Elementary School?
Harlan Elementary School reported 335 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 28th percentile among 718 Kentucky elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 297 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Harlan Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 14.8:1, based on 335 students and 22.65 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Kentucky median for the same school level is 14.6:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Harlan Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Harlan Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Harlan Independent attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Harlan Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
61.2% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Harlan Elementary School in?
Harlan Elementary School is part of Harlan Independent, based in Harlan, KY, which operates 3 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Harlan Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include James A. Cawood Elementary (2.6 mi), Rosspoint Elementary School (2.9 mi), Green Hills Elementary School (4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.