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Harris-Lake Park Elementary School

Summary:

Harris-Lake Park Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Lake Park, Iowa, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 172 students. The school is part of the Harris-Lake Park Community School District, which is ranked 129 out of 309 districts in Iowa and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has shown mixed performance on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP) compared to the state and nearby schools. While the school has performed well in some grade levels and subjects, such as 4th grade math (95.8% proficient or better in 2023-2024), it has also struggled in other areas, such as 3rd grade English Language Arts (42.9% proficient or better in 2023-2024). The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 32.93% to 43.26% over the past three school years, which is higher than the nearby Okoboji Elementary School (39.77%) and Spirit Lake Elementary School (28.49%). Additionally, the school has seen a steady increase in its student-teacher ratio, from 15.4 in 2020-2021 to 18.2 in 2022-2023, which is higher than the nearby Okoboji Elementary School (14.1) and Spirit Lake Elementary School (14.6).

Harris-Lake Park Elementary School has seen a significant decline in its statewide ranking, from a high of 17th out of 599 Iowa elementary schools in 2015-2016 to 260th out of 557 in 2023-2024, suggesting that the school's performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state. The school's inconsistent test score performance and higher rates of free and reduced-price lunch recipients compared to nearby schools may raise concerns about equity and the ability of the school to provide a high-quality education to all students, regardless of their socioeconomic background.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 105 Ave A West
       Lake Park, IA  51347

(712) 832-3437

District: Harris-Lake Park Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
260th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,458 Help


Students who attend Harris-Lake Park Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Harris-Lake Park High School

Student/teacher ratio:  18.2 Help
Number of students:  172

Racial breakdown:

White:
89.5%
Two or more races:
5.2%
Hispanic:
4.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  34.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harris-Lake Park Elementary School ranks better than 53.3% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.44. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harris-Lake Park Elementary School is $12,458.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Harris-Lake Park Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Harris-Lake Park Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harris-Lake Park Community School District 129th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harris-Lake Park Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools IA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2012 85.29 21st 626 96.6%
2013 84.65 22nd 624 96.5%
2014 74.12 115th 603 80.9%
2015 80.52 59th 616 90.4%
2016 86.01 17th 599 97.2%
2017 75.31 112th 574 80.5%
2018 75.35 114th 567 79.9%
2019 80.99 85th 603 85.9%
2021 64.48 199th 567 64.9%
2022 54.36 294th 574 48.8%
2023 36.87 420th 565 25.7%
2024 59.44 260th 557 53.3%
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Data source: test scores: Iowa Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Harris-Lake Park Elementary School Test Scores
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Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harris-Lake Park Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 158 0 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 163
1989 155 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 156
1990 146 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1991 157 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 159
1992 167 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 169
1993 162 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 164
1994 149 1 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1995 160 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1996 160 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 165
1997 149 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 153
1998 138 0 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 142
1999 135 1 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 140
2000 165 2 2 4 0 n/a n/a -10 163
2001 138 4 4 3 0 n/a n/a 0 149
2002 121 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2003 121 3 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 129
2004 126 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 130
2005 127 0 3 2 0 n/a n/a 0 132
2006 128 1 4 0 0 n/a n/a 0 133
2007 130 0 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 137
2008 130 0 4 5 1 n/a n/a 0 140
2009 147 0 5 7 1 n/a n/a 0 160
2010 178 0 1 9 1 0 2 0 191
2011 183 3 0 9 0 0 1 0 196
2012 186 0 0 8 0 0 1 0 195
2013 197 0 0 7 0 0 1 0 205
2014 201 0 0 10 0 0 5 0 216
2015 182 1 0 10 0 0 4 0 197
2016 171 1 0 10 0 0 6 0 188
2017 159 2 0 10 0 0 2 0 173
2018 151 2 0 11 0 0 1 0 165
2019 145 2 0 10 0 1 3 0 161
2020 151 1 0 9 0 1 2 0 164
2021 153 1 0 6 0 1 3 0 164
2022 164 1 0 9 0 0 4 0 178
2023 154 2 0 7 0 0 9 0 172

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harris-Lake Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 163 8.5 19.1 24.5
1989 156 8.5 18.3 19.9
1990 153 9.0 17.0 22.9
1991 159 9.5 16.7 20.1
1992 169 10.0 16.9 17.8
1993 164 10.5 15.6 15.9
1994 153 6.7 22.8 16.3
1995 165 11.1 14.9 18.8
1996 165 11.1 14.9 18.8
1997 153 10.1 15.1 17
1998 142 10.3 13.8 19.7
1999 140 10.3 13.6 32.9
2000 163 11.0 14.8 34.7
2001 149 11.5 13.0 34.9
2002 129 11.5 11.2 26.4
2003 129 11.5 11.2 26.4
2004 130 9.3 14.0 26.9
2005 132 6.7 19.7 28
2006 133 7.5 17.7 26.3
2007 137 9.5 14.4 35.8
2008 140 10.2 13.7 41.4
2009 160 10.2 15.7 34.4
2010 191 11.6 16.3 35.6
2011 196 10.6 18.4 34.7
2012 195 11.1 17.5 34.9
2013 205 11.2 18.2 36.1
2014 216 13.0 16.5 34.3
2015 197 13.0 15.1 33.5
2016 188 14.0 13.4 33
2017 173 12.7 13.5 36.4
2018 165 11.6 14.1 35.2
2019 161 9.8 16.3 35.4
2020 164 11.4 14.3 32.9
2021 164 10.6 15.4 32.9
2022 178 10.7 16.6 43.3
2023 172 9.4 18.2 34.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harris-Lake Park Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 163 8.5 19.1 24.5
1989 156 8.5 18.3 19.9
1990 153 9.0 17.0 22.9
1991 159 9.5 16.7 20.1
1992 169 10.0 16.9 17.8
1993 164 10.5 15.6 15.9
1994 153 6.7 22.8 16.3
1995 165 11.1 14.9 18.8
1996 165 11.1 14.9 18.8
1997 153 10.1 15.1 17
1998 142 10.3 13.8 19.7
1999 140 10.3 13.6 32.9
2000 163 11.0 14.8 34.7
2001 149 11.5 13.0 34.9
2002 129 11.5 11.2 26.4
2003 129 11.5 11.2 26.4
2004 130 9.3 14.0 26.9
2005 132 6.7 19.7 28
2006 133 7.5 17.7 26.3
2007 137 9.5 14.4 35.8
2008 140 10.2 13.7 41.4
2009 160 10.2 15.7 34.4
2010 191 11.6 16.3 35.6
2011 196 10.6 18.4 34.7
2012 195 11.1 17.5 34.9
2013 205 11.2 18.2 36.1
2014 216 13.0 16.5 34.3
2015 197 13.0 15.1 33.5
2016 188 14.0 13.4 33
2017 173 12.7 13.5 36.4
2018 165 11.6 14.1 35.2
2019 161 9.8 16.3 35.4
2020 164 11.4 14.3 32.9
2021 164 10.6 15.4 32.9
2022 178 10.7 16.6 43.3
2023 172 9.4 18.2 34.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harris-Lake Park Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,128 (9.1%) $11,331 (91.0%) $12,458

Data source: Iowa Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harris-Lake Park Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 85th of 603 Elementary schoolsRanks 420th of 565 Elementary schools
 60.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harris-Lake Park Elementary School)80.842.3
 38.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harris-Lake Park Community School District)80.842.3
 38.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)65.366.3
 1%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harris-Lake Park Elementary School)96.261.5
 34.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harris-Lake Park Community School District)96.261.5
 34.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Iowa)71.775.3
 3.6%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harris-Lake Park Elementary School)7562.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Harris-Lake Park Community School District)7562.5
 12.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)70.573.1
 2.6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harris-Lake Park Elementary School)83.379.2
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harris-Lake Park Community School District)83.379.2
 4.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)72.572.9
 0.4%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harris-Lake Park Elementary School)8068
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Harris-Lake Park Community School District)8068
 12%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Iowa)67.368.3
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harris-Lake Park Elementary School)86.768
 18.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harris-Lake Park Community School District)86.768
 18.7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Iowa)69.471.3
 1.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students161172
 6.8%
African American22
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic107
 30%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White145154
 6.2%
Two or More Races39
 200%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients35.4%34.3%
 1.1%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harris-Lake Park Elementary School

Harris-Lake Park Elementary School ranks 260th of 557 Iowa elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Harris-Lake Park Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Harris-Lake Park High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 172 students attended Harris-Lake Park Elementary School.

Students at Harris-Lake Park Elementary School are 90% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 1% African American.


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