A+
Excellent
99/100

Harlan Elementary School

📚 K – 04 🏫 Elementary
📍 420 E Central St, Harlan, KY 40831
Overall
A+
99/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 77% · Math 67% proficient · 93rd percentile in Kentucky
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Kentucky for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Kentucky schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

99
Repit Score
out of 100
352
Students
enrolled
16.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$18K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%93/100reading 96th percentile, math 90th percentile among Kentucky elementary schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%87/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 61% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Kentucky schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +36 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Kentucky. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency77% (+26 pts vs. state avg 51%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency67% (+25 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Kentucky state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%62%reading +12 pts, math +8 pts79th percentile (list)
Low-income82%67%reading +37 pts, math +28 pts99th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 420 E Central St
City Harlan
ZIP Code 40831
District 2102520
NCES School ID 210252000551
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 40831

Understanding the community around Harlan Elementary School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $29,746
Per Capita Income $19,657
Poverty Rate 37.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 14.0%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.2%
High School or Higher 79.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $112,900
Median Rent $509
Owner-Occupied 52.4%
Renter-Occupied 47.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Harlan Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 47.4%
Female 52.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 82.1%
Two or More Races 10.5%
Hispanic/Latino 3.1%
Black 3.1%
Asian 1.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 352
Teachers (FTE) 22.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 16.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Harlan Elementary School?
Harlan Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 99 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Harlan Elementary School?
Harlan Elementary School has 352 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 16.0:1.
What grades does Harlan Elementary School serve?
Harlan Elementary School serves grades K – 04 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Harlan Elementary School receive per student?
Harlan Elementary School receives $17,858 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Harlan Elementary School in 40831 ▼
Avg Home Value
$104,876
Avg Monthly Rent
$783
1-Year Change
-2.6%
% Renters
47.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026