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Harmony Elementary

Summary:

Harmony Elementary is a public elementary school in Los Angeles, California, serving 482 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the Los Angeles Unified School District, which is ranked 871 out of 1,568 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harmony Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom 10-15% of California elementary schools based on the statewide SchoolDigger ranking. The school's proficiency rates in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the Los Angeles Unified and California state averages across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 20.47% of Harmony Elementary students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to 43.06% for Los Angeles Unified and 47.04% for California. The school also struggles with high rates of chronic absenteeism, ranging from 14.5% in 2017-2018 to 47.1% in 2021-2022.

While the nearby schools within the same district also struggle academically, some charter schools in the area, such as Synergy Charter Academy and Center for Advanced Learning, demonstrate significantly higher academic performance compared to Harmony Elementary and the district average. This suggests that the school's academic challenges may be more systemic within the district, and alternative educational models could potentially provide better outcomes for students. Addressing the chronic absenteeism issue and exploring strategies to attract and retain high-quality teachers could be crucial first steps in improving student outcomes at Harmony Elementary.


Detail:

Public K-5

 899 East 42nd St.
       Los Angeles, CA  90011

(323) 238-0791

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5160th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,709 Help


Students who attend Harmony Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    George Washington Carver Middle
High:    Dr. Maya Angelou Community High
    Nava College Preparatory Academy
    Santee Education Complex
    Thomas Jefferson Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  482

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.3% Help


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Compare Details Harmony Elementary ranks worse than 88% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 456th among 486 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 16.51. (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.
Student Body
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Compare Details 98.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harmony Elementary is 19.2, which is the 167th best among 486 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harmony Elementary is $10,709. 334 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harmony Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Harmony Elementary 5160th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Harmony Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:


Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 871st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harmony Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Harmony Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 10.87 4873rd 5113 4.7%
2008 17.40 4503rd 5113 11.9%
2009 16.53 4643rd 5193 10.6%
2010 11.50 5086th 5314 4.3%
2011 13.58 5028th 5377 6.5%
2012 12.43 5110th 5390 5.2%
2013 18.80 4816th 5530 12.9%
2015 15.56 5043rd 5611 10.1%
2016 12.52 5267th 5614 6.2%
2017 6.97 5625th 5692 1.2%
2018 5.98 5609th 5662 0.9%
2019 6.90 5696th 5789 1.6%
2022 9.70 5744th 5883 2.4%
2023 9.37 5738th 5874 2.3%
2024 16.51 5160th 5862 12.0%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harmony Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.22 3094th 3246 4.7%
2019 19.51 3210th 3275 2.0%
2022 17.58 3273rd 3311 1.1%
2023 20.63 3111th 3250 4.3%
2024 37.39 2009th 3160 36.4%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harmony Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 16.41 2383rd 2420 1.5%
2024 22.17 2280th 2634 13.4%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harmony Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.13 5033rd 5084 1.0%
2019 8.57 5086th 5173 1.7%
2022 11.88 5120th 5264 2.7%
2023 11.93 5212th 5374 3.0%
2024 23.92 4457th 5511 19.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Harmony Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.45 5371st 5413 0.8%
2019 8.26 5388th 5492 1.9%
2022 10.99 5484th 5635 2.7%
2023 10.43 5481st 5617 2.4%
2024 17.75 4901st 5605 12.6%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Harmony Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.31 1958th 2128 8.0%
2019 15.20 2578th 2585 0.3%
2022 18.70 2062nd 2227 7.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Harmony Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.20 5371st 5431 1.1%
2019 7.24 5443rd 5510 1.2%
2022 9.91 5555th 5663 1.9%
2023 9.58 5542nd 5650 1.9%
2024 16.43 5033rd 5636 10.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harmony Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 8.52 4766th 4830 1.3%
2019 9.38 4871st 4963 1.9%
2022 12.03 4949th 5084 2.7%
2023 12.41 4939th 5098 3.1%
2024 23.61 4222nd 5102 17.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harmony Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2005 0 93 0 792 3 n/a n/a 0 888
2006 0 94 0 851 3 n/a n/a 0 948
2007 0 69 0 824 3 n/a n/a 0 896
2008 n/a 58 n/a 754 1 n/a n/a 0 813
2009 0 57 2 694 2 0 0 0 755
2010 0 44 2 723 2 0 0 0 771
2011 0 42 0 761 0 0 3 0 806
2012 1 53 0 761 1 0 0 0 816
2013 1 40 0 657 18 0 0 0 716
2014 4 44 0 658 18 0 0 0 724
2015 6 42 0 640 1 0 1 0 690
2016 11 40 0 598 1 0 2 0 652
2017 9 46 0 563 1 0 1 0 620
2018 8 35 0 570 0 0 1 0 614
2019 8 33 1 537 0 1 2 0 582
2020 12 37 1 543 0 0 7 0 600
2021 10 28 1 522 0 0 7 0 568
2022 3 22 0 459 0 0 5 0 489
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 482 482

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 Harmony Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 888 45.0 19.7 99.7
2006 948 48.0 19.8 95.8
2007 896 47.0 19.1 93.6
2008 813 46.0 17.7 51.7
2009 755 40.0 17.2 98
2010 771 36.0 21.4 96.6
2011 806 n/a n/a 53.8
2012 816 34.5 23.6 n/a
2013 716 33.0 21.6 80.3
2014 724 31.0 23.3 92.5
2015 690 30.0 23.0 95.8
2016 652 29.0 22.4 93.1
2017 620 29.0 21.3 90.5
2018 614 29.0 21.1 96.1
2019 582 28.0 20.7 94.3
2020 600 n/a n/a 91
2021 568 29.0 19.5 98.2
2022 489 23.0 21.2 98.2
2023 482 25.0 19.2 98.3

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 Harmony Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2005 888 45.0 19.7 99.7
2006 948 48.0 19.8 95.8
2007 896 47.0 19.1 93.6
2008 813 46.0 17.7 51.7
2009 755 40.0 17.2 98
2010 771 36.0 21.4 96.6
2011 806 n/a n/a 53.8
2012 816 34.5 23.6 n/a
2013 716 33.0 21.6 80.3
2014 724 31.0 23.3 92.5
2015 690 30.0 23.0 95.8
2016 652 29.0 22.4 93.1
2017 620 29.0 21.3 90.5
2018 614 29.0 21.1 96.1
2019 582 28.0 20.7 94.3
2020 600 n/a n/a 91
2021 568 29.0 19.5 98.2
2022 489 23.0 21.2 98.2
2023 482 25.0 19.2 98.3

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.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Harmony Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201280.0%0.0%0.0%20.0%90.0%94.0%98.0%89.0%89.0%
2013100.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%100.0%
201462.0%0.0%0.0%38.0%73.0%85.0%91.0%67.0%89.0%
201568.0%0.0%0.0%32.0%78.0%87.0%90.0%78.0%81.0%
201660.0%0.0%0.0%40.0%79.0%90.0%93.0%77.0%77.0%
2017≥99.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≤1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%
201895.0%0.0%0.0%1.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%≥99.0%96.0%98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202186.9%0.0%1.0%92.9%93.9%91.9%96.0%
202292.0%0.0%0.0%96.6%93.1%95.4%96.6%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harmony Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $10,709

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harmony Elementary

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 5696th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5738th of 5874 Elementary schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Harmony Elementary)15.68.4
 7.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)42.940.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harmony Elementary)12.215.7
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)44.442.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Harmony Elementary)17.719.2
 1.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.439.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harmony Elementary)13.317.8
 4.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)3837.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Harmony Elementary)17.114.6
 2.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)44.741.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harmony Elementary)4.43.4
 1.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Harmony Elementary)10.11.1
 9%
   5th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)24.324.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students582482
 17.2%
African American330
 100%
American Indian00
Asian10
 100%
Hispanic5370
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White80
 100%
Two or More Races20
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients94.3%98.3%
 4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harmony Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 482 students attended Harmony Elementary.

Students who attend Harmony Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : George Washington Carver Middle
High : Dr. Maya Angelou Community High
High : Nava College Preparatory Academy
High : Santee Education Complex
High : Thomas Jefferson Senior High

Students at Harmony Elementary are 100% Not Specified.

Harmony Elementary ranks in the bottom 12.0% of California elementary schools.


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