Harlan Elementary School

1001 N. Main Street
Mount Pleasant, IA 52641

www.mtpcsd.org

220 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harlan Elementary School, located in Mount Pleasant, Iowa, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Mount Pleasant Community School District. Dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment, the school focuses on the academic, social, and emotional development of its young students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards alongside character development, Harlan Elementary aims to prepare children for success in their future academic endeavors while nurturing a sense of community and belonging.

Beyond its academic programming, the school is deeply integrated into the Mount Pleasant area, functioning as a hub for local families. The staff at Harlan Elementary prioritize collaboration between teachers, parents, and the community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded education. With a commitment to inclusivity and personal growth, the school strives to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their potential and develop a lifelong love for learning.

220

Total Students

16.1

Full-Time Teachers

13.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harlan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	165
Hispanic	25
Black	6
Asian	13
Two or More	11

White
165 (75.0 %)
Hispanic
25 (11.4 %)
Asian
13 (5.9 %)
Two or More
11 (5.0 %)
Black
6 (2.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Mount Pleasant Comm School District
Phone:	(319)385-7762
Website:	http://www.mtpcsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	220
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.7
NSLP Participation:¹	N/A
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* 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

Kindergarten 29

Grade 1 41

Grade 2 37

Grade 3 34

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 47