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:
100^th of 126 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $29,852

Student/teacher ratio: 8.8

Number of students: 159

Racial breakdown:

African American:

92.5%

Hispanic:

3.1%

White:

2.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 97.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence ranks worse than 79.4% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 26.18. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (92.5%), Hispanic (3.1%), White (2.5%). (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence is 8.8. (See more...)

Compare Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence employs 18 full-time teachers.

Finance

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 100^th 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 41^st 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
2018	44.27	62^nd	120	48.3%
2019	20.92	103^rd	122	15.6%
2023	44.82	56^th	128	56.3%
2024	26.18	100^th	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	115^th	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	89^th	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	72^nd	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
2018	52.75	45^th	100	55.0%
2019	27.18	84^th	106	20.8%
2024	28.98	50^th	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.

Data source: Office of the State Superintendent of Education

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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	Total
2015	0	62	1	3	0	0	0	66
2016	0	101	1	3	0	0	0	105
2017	0	93	1	3	0	0	0	97
2018	1	89	1	2	0	0	1	94
2019	1	103	0	6	1	0	1	112
2020	1	111	0	5	1	0	0	118
2021	1	107	0	3	2	0	0	113
2022	1	133	1	1	2	0	2	140
2023	4	147	0	5	0	1	2	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

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total 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 103^rd of 122 Elementary schools	Ranks 56^th 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)	16	23.5	7.5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harmony DC PCS)	16	22.2	6.2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	41.8	30.6	11.2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence)	10	11.1	1.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harmony DC PCS)	10	11.1	1.1%
4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	38.5	29.2	9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence)	5	15.8	10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony DC PCS)	5	15.8	10.8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	38.2	30.4	7.8%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence)	27.3	25	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harmony DC PCS)	27.3	25	2.3%
5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)	32.4	25.4	7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence)	45.5	43.8	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony DC PCS)	45.5	43.8	1.8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)	35.5	33.7	1.8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	112	159	42%
African American	103	147	42.7%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	6	5	16.7%
Pacific Islander	0	1
White	1	4	300%
Two or More Races	1	2	100%

Schools Near Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				DC CAPE English Language Arts (2024)						DC CAPE Mathematics (2024)					DC CAPE Algebra I (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	DC CAPE English Language Arts 3rd Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 4th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 5th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 6th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 7th Grade	DC CAPE English Language Arts 8th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 3rd Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 4th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 5th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 6th Grade	DC CAPE Mathematics 7th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I 8th Grade	DC CAPE Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	62 T Street NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	Harmony DC PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 529-7500	159	18	8.8		4 (2.5%)	147 (92.5%)	5 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.6%)	2 (1.3%)	26.2	100^th of 126 public elementary schools	20.6%		44.8	56^th of 128 public elementary schools	56.3%	44		15.8					8.3	15.8	5.3					$29,852	$4,402	$25,450
Langley Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	101 T Street NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 724-4223	338	30	11.4		70 (20.7%)	210 (62.1%)	40 (11.8%)	11 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (2.1%)	21.3	114^th of 126 public elementary schools	9.5%		28.9	83^rd of 128 public elementary schools	35.2%	31		13.6	3.0				9.0	11.4	3.1					$28,033	$3,708	$24,326
Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS - J.F. Cook	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	30 P Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	Mundo Verde Bilingual PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 750-7060	537	38	14.1		134 (25.0%)	131 (24.4%)	209 (38.9%)	5 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	57 (10.6%)	60.1	36^th of 126 public elementary schools	71.4%		59.9	35^th of 128 public elementary schools	72.7%	1	28.1	30.0	39.6				35.9	30.0	39.6					$27,426	$1,916	$25,510
Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	200 Douglas Street NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	Inspired Teaching Demonstration PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(202) 248-6825	518	40	12.9		191 (36.9%)	227 (43.8%)	43 (8.3%)	15 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	40 (7.7%)	83.1	17^th of 126 public elementary schools	86.5%		80.5	18^th of 128 public elementary schools	85.9%	1	58.0	47.9	45.8	45.6	55.8	68.2	54.0	54.2	37.5	34.8	30.2	52.3	52.3	$22,911	$929	$21,982
Friendship PCS - Armstrong Elementary	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	111 O Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	Friendship PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 518-3928	252	24	10.4		1 (0.4%)	241 (95.6%)	10 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)	22.2						13.6							$31,210	$5,863	$25,347
KIPP DC - Grow Academy PCS	Public, Charter	PK-K	421 P Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 986-4769	262	20	12.9		9 (3.4%)	245 (93.5%)	8 (3.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)														$27,119	$3,719	$23,400
KIPP DC - Lead Academy PCS	Public, Charter	1-4	421 P Street NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	KIPP Dc Pcs	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 469-3300	383	35	11.0		2 (0.5%)	377 (98.4%)	3 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	27.1	96^th of 126 public elementary schools	23.8%		26.7	99^th of 128 public elementary schools	22.7%	3	17.0	9.9					20.4	12.3						$24,655	$3,573	$21,083
Two Rivers PCS - 4th Street	Public, Charter	PK, KG-5	1227 4th Street NE	Washington	20002	District Of Columbia	Two Rivers PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 543-8477	399	34	11.7		123 (30.8%)	203 (50.9%)	24 (6.0%)	5 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	43 (10.8%)	54.5	44^th of 126 public elementary schools	65.1%		56.9	39^th of 128 public elementary schools	69.5%	5	35.3	29.2	10.7				41.2	25.0	3.6					$25,459	$1,638	$23,821
DC Prep PCS - Edgewood Elementary School	Public, Charter	PK, KG-3	707 Edgewood Street NE	Washington	20017	District Of Columbia	DC Prep PCS	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 635-4411	430	36	11.9		5 (1.2%)	347 (80.7%)	56 (13.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	22 (5.1%)								(n/a)	21.4						14.5							$24,807	$4,739	$20,069
Cleveland Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1825 8th St. NW	Washington	20001	District Of Columbia	District of Columbia Public Schools	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(202) 939-4380	282	31	9.0		13 (4.6%)	156 (55.3%)	103 (36.5%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (2.8%)	49.2	52^nd of 126 public elementary schools	58.7%		38.4	67^th of 128 public elementary schools	47.7%	15	28.9	48.4	18.8				15.8	41.9	18.2					$32,040	$4,106	$27,934

Frequently Asked Questions about Harmony DC PCS - School of Excellence

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

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

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

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