Harding Elementary School (Ranked Top 50% for 2025)

Home > Iowa > Cerro Gordo County > Mason City

Harding Elementary School

1239 N. Rhode Island Ave
Mason City, IA 50401

( shown in map)

Top 50%

Serving 357 students in grades Prekindergarten-4, Harding Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Iowa for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).

The percentage of students achieving is 70-74% (which is higher than the Iowa state average of 64%). The percentage of students achieving is 70-74% (which is approximately equal to the Iowa state average of 70%).

The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Iowa state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Iowa state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 357 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
: Top 50% in IA
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harding Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Iowa for:

School Overview

Harding Elementary School's student population of 357 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Prekindergarten-4
(No virtual instruction)

View Data

Distribution of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Harding Elementary School
Pre-K	113
Kind	41
1	56
2	50
3	48
4	49

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Total Students

357 students

View Data

Total Students Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Harding Elementary School
2023	380
2022	319
2021	290
2020	357
2019	357
2018	384
2017	384
2016	381
2015	360
2014	361
2013	352
2012	368
2011	388
2010	413
2009	419
2008	403
2007	438
2006	438
2005	448
2004	447
2003	425
2002	461
2001	467
2000	472
1999	372
1998	399
1997	412
1996	361
1995	376
1994	364
1993	370
1992	396
1991	391
1990	420
1989	434
1988	428
1987	433

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

27 teachers

View Data

Total Classroom Teachers Trends Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Harding Elementary School
2023	24
2022	25
2021	26
2020	25
2019	25
2018	28
2017	28
2016	27
2015	27
2014	29
2013	31
2012	30
2011	29
2010	33
2009	32
2008	32
2007	30
2006	34
2005	36
2004	30
2003	31
2002	32
2001	32
2000	32
1999	23
1998	24
1997	26
1996	22
1995	23
1994	27
1993	26
1992	22
1991	22
1990	23
1989	22
1988	22
1987	21

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Calendar

School Rankings

Harding Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,233 schools in Iowa (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).

The of Harding Elementary School is 0.44, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School

State Level (IA)

#486 out of 1233 schools
(Top 50%)

View Data

Overall School Rank Trends Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Harding Elementary School
2022	#486
2021	#977
2019	#1162
2018	#1179
2017	#1099
2016	#1120
2015	#1129
2014	#1128
2013	#870
2012	#1024
2011	#986

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

70-74%

64%

View Data

Math Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Harding Elementary School	Iowa	Mason City Comm School District
2022	72%	64%	51%
2021	52%	64%	50%
2019	32%	69%	51%
2018	47%	76%	67%
2017	62%	77%	70%
2016	67%	78%	70%
2015	67%	79%	75%
2014	67%	79%	76%
2013	72%	77%	71%
2012	67%	76%	73%
2011	72%	78%	73%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

70-74%

70%

View Data

Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Harding Elementary School	Iowa	Mason City Comm School District
2022	72%	70%	60%
2021	57%	68%	58%
2019	52%	68%	65%
2018	52%	74%	67%
2017	62%	75%	69%
2016	57%	75%	69%
2015	62%	76%	71%
2014	62%	76%	73%
2013	72%	72%	68%
2012	67%	71%	69%
2011	72%	76%	75%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Student : Teacher Ratio

13:1

14:1

View Data

Student-Teacher Ratio Comparison Over Years (1987-2023)
Year	Harding Elementary School	Iowa	Mason City Comm School District
2023	16:1	14:1	12:1
2022	13:1	14:1	11:1
2021	11:1	14:1	12:1
2020	14:1	14:1	12:1
2019	14:1	14:1	12:1
2018	14:1	14:1	13:1
2017	14:1	14:1	13:1
2016	14:1	14:1	13:1
2015	13:1	14:1	13:1
2014	12:1	14:1	15:1
2013	11:1	14:1	14:1
2012	12:1	14:1	15:1
2011	13:1	14:1	15:1
2010	13:1	13:1	14:1
2009	13:1	13:1	14:1
2008	13:1	13:1	14:1
2007	15:1	14:1	14:1
2006	13:1	13:1	14:1
2005	12:1	13:1	14:1
2004	15:1	13:1	14:1
2003	14:1	13:1	14:1
2002	14:1	13:1	15:1
2001	15:1	14:1	15:1
2000	15:1	14:1	15:1
1999	16:1	14:1	15:1
1998	17:1	14:1	15:1
1997	16:1	15:1	15:1
1996	17:1	15:1	16:1
1995	16:1	15:1	16:1
1994	13:1	15:1	15:1
1993	14:1	15:1	15:1
1992	18:1	15:1	16:1
1991	18:1	15:1	15:1
1990	18:1	15:1	15:1
1989	20:1	17:1	16:1
1988	20:1	15:1	16:1
1987	21:1	16:1	16:1

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

View Data

Asian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1993-2023)
Year	Harding Elementary School	Iowa	Mason City Comm School District
2023	1%	2%	1%
2022	1%	3%	1%
2021	2%	3%	2%
2020	2%	3%	2%
2019	2%	3%	2%
2018	2%	2%	1%
2017	2%	2%	1%
2016	2%	2%	1%
2015	1%	3%	1%
2014	1%	3%	1%
2013	1%	3%	1%
2012	2%	2%	2%
2011	2%	2%	2%
2010	1%	2%	2%
2009	2%	2%	2%
2008	3%	2%	3%
2007	1%	2%	3%
2006	2%	2%	2%
2005	2%	2%	2%
2004	2%	2%	3%
2003	3%	2%	2%
2002	2%	2%	3%
2001	3%	2%	2%
2000	1%	1%	1%
1999	2%	2%	2%
1998	4%	2%	2%
1997	2%	2%	1%
1996	2%	2%	2%
1995	1%	2%	1%
1994	2%	2%	1%
1993	2%	1%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hispanic

10%

13%

View Data

Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Harding Elementary School	Iowa	Mason City Comm School District
2023	8%	13%	11%
2022	9%	12%	10%
2021	7%	12%	11%
2020	10%	11%	10%
2019	10%	11%	10%
2018	9%	11%	10%
2017	9%	11%	10%
2016	9%	10%	10%
2015	10%	11%	10%
2014	9%	10%	9%
2013	8%	9%	8%
2012	9%	9%	7%
2011	9%	9%	7%
2010	9%	8%	7%
2009	8%	7%	7%
2008	8%	7%	6%
2007	7%	6%	6%
2006	7%	5%	6%
2005	8%	5%	6%
2004	10%	5%	6%
2003	11%	4%	7%
2002	8%	4%	6%
2001	7%	4%	6%
2000	5%	2%	5%
1999	8%	3%	5%
1998	6%	3%	5%
1997	6%	2%	5%
1996	5%	2%	4%
1995	6%	2%	4%
1994	5%	2%	4%
1993	4%	2%	3%
1992	4%	1%	3%
1991	4%	1%	3%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Black

View Data

Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Harding Elementary School	Iowa	Mason City Comm School District
2023	8%	7%	8%
2022	9%	7%	8%
2021	9%	7%	8%
2020	12%	6%	9%
2019	12%	6%	9%
2018	16%	6%	8%
2017	16%	6%	8%
2016	11%	6%	7%
2015	6%	5%	3%
2014	7%	5%	4%
2013	7%	5%	4%
2012	6%	5%	4%
2011	5%	5%	4%
2010	10%	5%	5%
2009	10%	6%	6%
2008	11%	6%	5%
2007	11%	5%	5%
2006	9%	4%	5%
2005	6%	5%	5%
2004	6%	4%	4%
2003	4%	4%	4%
2002	4%	4%	3%
2001	4%	4%	3%
2000	2%	3%	2%
1999	5%	4%	3%
1998	4%	3%	2%
1997	4%	3%	2%
1996	4%	3%	2%
1995	4%	3%	2%
1994	3%	3%	2%
1993	2%	3%	2%
1992	2%	3%	2%
1991	1%	3%	1%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

White

74%

71%

View Data

White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Harding Elementary School	Iowa	Mason City Comm School District
2023	75%	72%	72%
2022	76%	73%	75%
2021	76%	74%	75%
2020	74%	75%	77%
2019	74%	75%	77%
2018	73%	77%	81%
2017	73%	77%	81%
2016	75%	78%	82%
2015	76%	78%	82%
2014	77%	79%	83%
2013	80%	80%	84%
2012	79%	81%	85%
2011	80%	81%	85%
2010	79%	82%	85%
2009	80%	84%	85%
2008	78%	84%	86%
2007	81%	86%	86%
2006	82%	88%	87%
2005	84%	87%	87%
2004	82%	88%	87%
2003	82%	89%	87%
2002	86%	89%	88%
2001	86%	89%	89%
2000	92%	94%	92%
1999	85%	91%	90%
1998	86%	92%	91%
1997	88%	93%	92%
1996	89%	93%	92%
1995	89%	93%	93%
1994	90%	93%	93%
1993	92%	94%	94%
1992	92%	95%	94%
1991	94%	95%	95%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Hawaiian

Two or more races

View Data

Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2023)
Year	Harding Elementary School	Iowa	Mason City Comm School District
2023	4%	5%	4%
2022	3%	5%	3%
2021	4%	4%	2%
2020	1%	4%	1%
2019	1%	4%	1%
2016	3%	4%
2015	7%	3%	4%
2014	6%	3%	3%
2013	3%	3%	3%
2012	4%	3%	2%
2011	4%	2%	2%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

All Ethnic Groups

0.44

0.47

View Data

Diversity Score Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Harding Elementary School	Iowa	Mason City Comm School District
2023	0.43	0.46	0.46
2022	0.41	0.45	0.43
2021	0.41	0.43	0.42
2020	0.43	0.42	0.39
2019	0.43	0.42	0.39
2018	0.44	0.39	0.34
2017	0.44	0.39	0.34
2016	0.42	0.38	0.32
2015	0.41	0.38	0.32
2014	0.39	0.37	0.31
2013	0.36	0.35	0.30
2012	0.37	0.34	0.27
2011	0.35	0.34	0.28
2010	0.36	0.32	0.27
2009	0.35	0.29	0.26
2008	0.38	0.28	0.25
2007	0.33	0.26	0.25
2006	0.32	0.23	0.24
2005	0.29	0.24	0.24
2004	0.32	0.22	0.24
2003	0.31	0.21	0.24
2002	0.25	0.20	0.22
2001	0.26	0.20	0.21
2000	0.19	0.15	0.16
1999	0.26	0.16	0.19
1998	0.25	0.15	0.16
1997	0.22	0.13	0.16
1996	0.21	0.13	0.15
1995	0.20	0.13	0.14
1994	0.19	0.13	0.14
1993	0.15	0.11	0.12
1992	0.15	0.10	0.11
1991	0.13	0.10	0.10

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Participates in the

Yes

Eligible for

54%

36%

View Data

Free Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1991-2023)
Year	Harding Elementary School	Iowa	Mason City Comm School District
2023	47%	36%	47%
2022	52%	35%	44%
2021	58%	35%	46%
2020	49%	36%	41%
2019	49%	36%	41%
2018	57%	34%	42%
2017	57%	34%	42%
2016	54%	34%	42%
2015	56%	34%	43%
2014	59%	34%	42%
2013	62%	34%	42%
2012	62%	33%	40%
2011	56%	31%	36%
2010	53%	29%	34%
2009	50%	26%	31%
2008	51%	26%	29%
2007	47%	24%	27%
2006	40%	25%	26%
2005	33%	23%	25%
2004	29%	22%	24%
2003	31%	21%	23%
2002	29%	19%	22%
2001	31%	19%	22%
2000	25%	19%	20%
1999	30%	20%	21%
1998	33%	21%	22%
1997	31%	20%	22%
1996	30%	20%	21%
1995	30%	20%	21%
1994	30%	19%	20%
1993	29%	19%	19%
1992	22%	18%	17%
1991	23%	17%	17%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

Eligible for

View Data

Reduced-Price Lunch Eligibility Comparison Over Years (1999-2023)
Year	Harding Elementary School	Iowa	Mason City Comm School District
2023	7%	6%	6%
2022	7%	5%	5%
2021	5%	6%	8%
2020	8%	7%	8%
2019	8%	7%	8%
2018	8%	7%	9%
2017	8%	7%	9%
2016	7%	7%	9%
2015	8%	7%	10%
2014	6%	7%	8%
2013	8%	7%	9%
2012	8%	7%	11%
2011	8%	8%	10%
2010	12%	8%	10%
2009	11%	8%	10%
2008	9%	8%	9%
2007	9%	8%	8%
2006	9%	8%	9%
2005	10%	8%	8%
2004	11%	8%	8%
2003	9%	8%	8%
2002	11%	8%	9%
2001	15%	8%	12%
2000	11%	7%	9%
1999	15%	7%	11%

Download Table: Download as CSV | Download as XML | Download as JSON

Download Full School Data: Full School Dataset XML | Full School Dataset JSON

Note: Data may not be displayed on any public-facing website or service that replicates or resembles a school search or review portal without prior written permission. See our Terms of Service.

School Statewide Testing

School District Name

Mason City Comm School District

Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education

Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harding Elementary School's ranking?

Harding Elementary School is ranked #486 out of 1,233 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Iowa.

What schools are Harding Elementary School often compared to?

Harding Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jefferson Elementary School, Roosevelt Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 64% IA state average), while 70-74% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 70% IA state average).

How many students attend Harding Elementary School?

357 students attend Harding Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

74% of Harding Elementary School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hawaiian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Harding Elementary School?

Harding Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Iowa state average of 14:1.

What grades does Harding Elementary School offer ?

Harding Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-4 (No virtual instruction).

What school district is Harding Elementary School part of?

Harding Elementary School is part of Mason City Comm School District.

School Reviews

Review Harding Elementary School. Reviews should be a few sentences in length. Please include any comments on:

Quality of academic programs, teachers, and facilities
Availability of music, art, sports and other extracurricular activities

Recent Articles

May 16, 2025

Taxes, Investments and Loans: Learning Financial Literacy in High School

While reading, writing, and arithmetic are the foundation of a child's education, financial literacy is growing in importance as well. Learn about public schools that are teaching financial literacy to their students.

May 15, 2025

Is Your Public School Understaffed? Why Schools are Instituting Hiring Freezes

Explore the trend of hiring freezes in public schools and their impact on education. Learn why schools are implementing these measures and what it means for students and staff.

May 13, 2025

43 Fantastic ESL Resources for Students

We've put together this ESL resource guide to help students, from teens to adults, get the help they need to achieve their goals with learning English

Quick Stats (2025)

Grades: Prekindergarten-4
Enrollment: 357 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 26%
: Top 50%
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
: 70-74% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IA Dept. of Education