Harris-Lake Park Elementary School

Harris-Lake Park Comm School District
105 Ave A West
Lake Park, IA 51347
172 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
Harris-Lake Park Elementary School, located in Lake Park, Iowa, serves as a foundational component of the Harris-Lake Park Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its K-6 student population. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside a community-centered approach, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while maintaining the close-knit atmosphere characteristic of a rural Iowa school district.

Beyond core academic instruction, Harris-Lake Park Elementary places a strong value on student well-being and active participation within the school culture. The administration and faculty work collaboratively to ensure that students have access to essential resources, extracurricular opportunities, and a sense of belonging. Through its commitment to character development and consistent educational growth, the school strives to empower its students to become responsible, lifelong learners who are well-equipped to contribute to both their local community and the broader world.
172
Total Students
9.4
Full-Time Teachers
18.3
Student/Teacher Ratio
39.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    154 (89.5 %)
  • Two or More
    9 (5.2 %)
  • Hispanic
    7 (4.1 %)
  • Black
    2 (1.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: Harris-Lake Park Comm School District
Phone: (712)832-3437
Website: http://harris-lp.k12.ia.us/
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 172
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 9.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 18.3
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 47
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 21

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 19
Kindergarten 24
Grade 1 32
Grade 2 20
Grade 3 26
Grade 4 25
Grade 5 26
Gender Ratio