Harlan Elementary School

345 Students

Elementary School K - 4th

School Overview

Harlan Elementary School, located at 420 E Central St in Harlan, Kentucky, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Harlan Independent School District. As a key component of the local community, the school focuses on fostering academic growth and personal development for students in their formative elementary years. The school is known for its commitment to creating a supportive learning environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and the cultivation of essential social skills, preparing its pupils for future success as they transition into middle and high school.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Harlan Elementary plays a vital role in the social fabric of the city of Harlan. The faculty and staff strive to build strong partnerships with parents and community members to ensure a well-rounded experience for every child. By integrating traditional classroom instruction with modern educational practices, the school aims to instill a sense of pride and community responsibility in its students, reflecting the values and spirit of the Harlan area.

345

Total Students

23.3

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harlan Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	304
Hispanic	3
Black	12
Asian	2
Two or More	24

White
304 (88.1 %)
Two or More
24 (7.0 %)
Black
12 (3.5 %)
Hispanic
3 (0.9 %)
Asian
2 (0.6 %)

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:	Harlan Independent
Phone:	(606)573-8715
Grade Range:	K - 4th
Total Students:	345
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	205
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 85

Grade 1 69

Grade 2 58

Grade 3 63

Grade 4 70