Harlan Elementary School
Florence, AL · Elementary School · Grades -1-4
Performance Overview
About This School
Harlan Elementary School is a elementary school located in Florence, Alabama. The school serves 402 students in grades -1-4.
With a DataScore of 41/100 (D), Harlan Elementary School performs below the state average for Alabama. The school has experienced declining performance over the past three years.
90% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating the school serves a predominantly low-income community. DataScores measure outcomes regardless of demographics — what matters is how students perform and whether they're improving.
Frequently Asked Questions
Harlan Elementary School has a DataScore of 41/100 (Grade D), based on academic proficiency (35%), growth trend (30%), and resource access (35%). This measures actual student outcomes, not school inputs.
Harlan Elementary School has 402 students enrolled in grades -1-4. The student-to-teacher ratio is 12.6:1.
Harlan Elementary School has experienced a decline with a 3-year growth score of -8.
The DataScore (0-100, A-F) grades every US public school based on academic outcomes: proficiency rates (35%), 3-year growth trend (30%), graduation rate for high schools (20%), and resource access (15%). Unlike other ratings, it focuses on what students actually achieve.
Harlan Elementary School is part of the Florence City in Florence, Alabama. You can view all schools in this district and compare their performance on the district page.
DataScore is calculated from NCES proficiency rates, 3-year growth trends, graduation rates (high schools), and resource access indicators.