Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence

Summary:

Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence is an elementary public charter school in Washington, DC, serving 159 students in grades PK-5. The school has a predominantly African American student body, with over 92% of students identifying as such in the 2022-2023 school year. Harmony DC PCS is part of the Harmony DC PCS district, which is ranked 41 out of 47 districts in DC and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence has consistently underperformed compared to the District of Columbia in standardized test scores. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 15.8% of 4th-grade students were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the district average of 34.9%. Similarly, in mathematics, only 8.3% of 3rd-grade students, 15.8% of 4th-grade students, and 5.3% of 5th-grade students were proficient or better, significantly lower than the district averages. The school has also struggled to serve certain student subgroups effectively, ranking 115 out of 117 DC elementary schools for female students and 89 out of 91 for at-risk students in the 2018-2019 school year.

Compared to nearby charter schools, such as Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS and Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - J.F. Cook, Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence has significantly lower academic achievement and overall school ratings. Additionally, the school has a relatively high spending per student at $29,852 in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to $22,911 at Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS and $27,119 at KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS. Despite this higher spending, the school has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 62 out of 120 DC elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 100 out of 126 in 2023-2024, with its overall rating decreasing from 2 to 1 star during this period.


Detail:

Public, Charter PK, KG-5

 62 T Street NE
       Washington, DC  20002


(202) 529-7500

District: Harmony DC PCS

SchoolDigger Rank:
100th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,852 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.8 Help
Number of students:  159

Racial breakdown:

African American:
92.5%
Hispanic:
3.1%
White:
2.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  97.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence ranks worse than 79.4% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.18. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (92.5%), Hispanic (3.1%), White (2.5%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence is 8.8. (See more...)
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Compare Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence employs 18 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence is $29,852.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence:

SchoolDigger ranks Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence 100th of 126 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


African American students:


Harmony DC PCS:

SchoolDigger ranks Harmony DC PCS 41st of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence

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Rank History for all students at Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.27 62nd 120 48.3%
2019 20.92 103rd 122 15.6%
2023 44.82 56th 128 56.3%
2024 26.18 100th 126 20.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.88 115th 117 1.7%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 11.24 89th 91 2.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.48 72nd 113 36.3%
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Rank History for African American students at Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.75 45th 100 55.0%
2019 27.18 84th 106 20.8%
2024 28.98 50th 63 20.6%
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Data source: test scores: Office of the State Superintendent 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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Enrollment information for Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2015 0 62 1 3 0 0 0 0 66
2016 0 101 1 3 0 0 0 0 105
2017 0 93 1 3 0 0 0 0 97
2018 1 89 1 2 0 0 1 0 94
2019 1 103 0 6 1 0 1 0 112
2020 1 111 0 5 1 0 0 0 118
2021 1 107 0 3 2 0 0 0 113
2022 1 133 1 1 2 0 2 0 140
2023 4 147 0 5 0 1 2 0 159

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 DC PCS - School of Excellence

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 66 7.0 9.4 83.3
2016 105 9.0 11.6 97.1
2017 97 n/a n/a n/a
2018 94 9.5 9.8 n/a
2019 112 11.5 9.7 n/a
2020 118 13.5 8.7 n/a
2021 113 11.5 9.8 n/a
2022 140 14.5 9.6 n/a
2023 159 18.0 8.8 n/a

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 DC PCS - School of Excellence

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2015 66 7.0 9.4 83.3
2016 105 9.0 11.6 97.1
2017 97 n/a n/a n/a
2018 94 9.5 9.8 n/a
2019 112 11.5 9.7 n/a
2020 118 13.5 8.7 n/a
2021 113 11.5 9.8 n/a
2022 140 14.5 9.6 n/a
2023 159 18.0 8.8 n/a

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2020 $3,964 (15.9%) $20,971 (84.1%) $24,935
2021 $4,653 (17.0%) $22,647 (83.0%) $27,299
2022 $6,631 (22.5%) $22,831 (77.5%) $29,462
2023 $4,402 (14.7%) $25,450 (85.3%) $29,852

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 103rd of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 56th of 128 Elementary schools
 40.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence)1623.5
 7.5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Harmony DC PCS)1622.2
 6.2%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)41.830.6
 11.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence)1011.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Harmony DC PCS)1011.1
 1.1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)38.529.2
 9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence)515.8
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony DC PCS)515.8
 10.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.230.4
 7.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence)27.325
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Harmony DC PCS)27.325
 2.3%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)32.425.4
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence)45.543.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony DC PCS)45.543.8
 1.8%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students112159
 42%
African American103147
 42.7%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian00
Hispanic65
 16.7%
Pacific Islander01
White14
 300%
Two or More Races12
 100%


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Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence ranks in the bottom 20.6% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.

Students at Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence are 92% African American, 3% Hispanic, 3% White, 1% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 159 students attended Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the D.C. Office of the State Superintendent of Education.

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