Harmony Community School

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Harmony Community School ranks 593 rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Harmony Community School is an elementary school located in Harmony, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a total enrollment of 1,012 students. This school is part of the Osceola School District, which is ranked 58 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harmony Community School consistently outperforms the Osceola district and the state of Florida in academic assessments across all grade levels and subjects. In the 2023-2024 school year, 63% of 3rd graders, 57% of 4th graders, and 68% of 5th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts, compared to the Osceola district at 49%, 45%, and 46%, respectively, and the state of Florida at 55% for all three grade levels. In math, Harmony Community School had 70% of 3rd graders, 65% of 4th graders, and 67% of 5th graders proficient or better, compared to the Osceola district at 52%, 45%, and 41%, respectively, and the state of Florida at 60%, 58%, and 56%. The school also outperforms the Osceola district and the state in 5th-grade science, with 61% of students proficient or better, compared to 42% for the district and 53% for the state. Harmony Community School has consistently ranked in the top quarter of Florida elementary schools, ranking 593 out of 2,256 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, and has maintained a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger for the past several years.

While Harmony Community School's academic performance is impressive, the school has seen a steady increase in chronic absenteeism, from 10.7% in 2019-2020 to 24.1% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the state average of 13.2% for the 2020-2021 school year. This is an area of concern that the school should address. Compared to nearby schools, such as Lakeview Elementary School, Narcoossee Elementary School, and Canoe Creek K-8, Harmony Community School outperforms them in academic assessments, but Canoe Creek K-8 has a higher overall statewide ranking and a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. Harmony Community School's diverse student population, with a higher percentage of Hispanic and Asian students compared to nearby schools, is a strength that could be leveraged to provide a more inclusive and culturally responsive learning environment.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

3365 Schoolhouse Rd
Harmony, FL 34773

(407) 892-1655

District: Osceola

SchoolDigger Rank:
593^rd of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $8,925

Students who attend Harmony Community School usually attend:

Middle:	Harmony Middle School
High:	Harmony High School

Student/teacher ratio: 16.7

Number of students: 1,047

Racial breakdown:

White:

58.5%

Hispanic:

33.1%

African American:

4.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 42.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Harmony Community School ranks better than 73.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 2^nd among 44 ranked elementary schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 71.96. (See more...)

Compare Details Harmony Community School is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2019 the calculated Average Standard Score was 83.37. (See more...)

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

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (58.5%), Hispanic (33.1%), African American (4%). (See more...)

Compare Details 42.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harmony Community School is 16.7, which is the 21^st best among 44 elementary schools in the Osceola School District. (See more...)

Compare Harmony Community School employs 62.5 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harmony Community School is $8,925. 31 elementary schools in the Osceola School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Harmony Community School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Osceola:

SchoolDigger ranks Osceola 58^th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harmony Community School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2011	81.42	319^th	1985	83.9%
2012	77.82	404^th	1984	79.6%
2013	74.48	462^nd	2029	77.2%
2014	74.01	480^th	2064	76.7%
2016	76.87	446^th	2087	78.6%
2017	70.00	612^th	2112	71.0%
2018	73.94	508^th	2118	76.0%
2019	77.37	456^th	2182	79.1%
2021	77.71	478^th	2247	78.7%
2022	69.88	628^th	2219	71.7%
2023	73.71	542^nd	2240	75.8%
2024	71.96	593^rd	2256	73.7%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Harmony Community School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2011	88.71	65^th	891	92.7%
2012	87.45	85^th	897	90.5%
2013	90.68	55^th	956	94.2%
2014	91.77	48^th	999	95.2%
2016	82.78	148^th	997	85.2%
2017	84.25	147^th	1031	85.7%
2018	84.38	147^th	1035	85.8%
2019	83.37	161^st	1099	85.4%

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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

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50%

Reviews:

by a parent
Thursday, May 23, 2019

Terrible school that allows bullying and treats kids of different color less than, even if they are smart and excelling. Uncaring administration, very one sided and do not follow procedures. My child was called names and pushed around and the minute he stood up for himself it was him doing the bullying but no one cared about the repeated calls, visits and emails to the school about the problem. Principal does not care for students unless you are a favorite or grew up in the area. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 12, 2015

There are great schools in Osceola County, this is not one of them. Close Quote

by a parent on FaceBook
Wednesday, May 18, 2011

My oldest is a kindergartener this year. I could not have asked for a better school for her to start at. Words cannot express how happy I am with HCS. The teachers are amazing, and administration is fantastic. The facility is beautiful and offers everything a child could need to thive scholastically. I find it really hard to believe there is a better school anywhere, that is how much I am in love with this school. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Harmony Community School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2009	705	15	15	100	5	n/a	n/a	24	864
2010	769	13	14	109	5	n/a	n/a	49	959
2011	791	14	17	122	2	0	19	0	965
2012	722	9	14	79	2	0	15	0	841
2013	710	6	9	86	4	0	24	0	839
2014	749	11	7	98	3	0	23	0	891
2015	709	15	8	111	1	0	20	0	864
2016	707	18	9	143	1	0	16	0	894
2017	761	17	10	147	1	0	18	0	954
2018	778	18	15	215	0	0	19	0	1045
2019	811	22	18	222	1	1	29	0	1104
2020	624	15	11	187	0	1	24	0	862
2021	568	13	11	161	0	1	21	0	775
2022	637	18	14	219	0	1	21	0	910
2023	629	31	15	309	0	1	27	0	1012
2024	612	42	13	347	0	7	26	0	1047

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 Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	864	51.4	16.9	36.5
2010	959	53.5	17.9	37.5
2011	965	58.4	16.5	34.8
2012	841	52.7	15.9	33.7
2013	839	53.0	15.8	38
2014	891	53.0	16.8	34
2015	864	52.0	16.6	38
2016	894	58.0	15.4	35.9
2017	954	62.0	15.3	36.5
2018	1045	61.0	17.1	34.1
2019	1104	68.0	16.2	36.1
2020	862	53.0	16.2	38.5
2021	775	50.0	15.5	38.3
2022	910	52.0	17.5	37.8
2023	1012	57.0	17.7	37.7
2024	1047	62.5	16.7	42.5

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 Community School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2009	864	51.4	16.9	36.5
2010	959	53.5	17.9	37.5
2011	965	58.4	16.5	34.8
2012	841	52.7	15.9	33.7
2013	839	53.0	15.8	38
2014	891	53.0	16.8	34
2015	864	52.0	16.6	38
2016	894	58.0	15.4	35.9
2017	954	62.0	15.3	36.5
2018	1045	61.0	17.1	34.1
2019	1104	68.0	16.2	36.1
2020	862	53.0	16.2	38.5
2021	775	50.0	15.5	38.3
2022	910	52.0	17.5	37.8
2023	1012	57.0	17.7	37.7
2024	1047	62.5	16.7	42.5

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 Community School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$215 (3.0%)	$6,839 (97.0%)	$7,054
2019	$213 (2.9%)	$7,214 (97.1%)	$7,426
2020	$399 (4.9%)	$7,783 (95.1%)	$8,182
2021	$940 (10.6%)	$7,922 (89.4%)	$8,862
2022	$1,247 (14.2%)	$7,516 (85.8%)	$8,764
2023	$1,378 (15.4%)	$7,547 (84.6%)	$8,925

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harmony Community 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 456^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 542^nd of 2240 Elementary schools	3.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harmony Community School)	64	69	5%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	51	45	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harmony Community School)	69	74	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	54	45	9%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony Community School)	79	67	12%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	51	46	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harmony Community School)	78	72	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	53	48	5%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony Community School)	69	63	6%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Osceola)	48	46	2%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harmony Community School)	69	48	21%
5th Grade Mathematics (Osceola)	48	38	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Harmony Community School)	67	62	5%
5th Grade Science (Osceola)	45	40	5%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1104	1012	8.3%
African American	22	31	40.9%
American Indian	1	0	100%
Asian	18	15	16.7%
Hispanic	222	309	39.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	811	629	22.4%
Two or More Races	29	27	6.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36.1%	37.7%	1.7%

Schools Near Harmony Community School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Biology 1 (2024)	EOC Civics (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	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harmony Community School	Public	PK, KG-5	3365 Schoolhouse Rd	Harmony	34773	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	No	(407) 892-1655	1,047	63	16.7	42.5%	612 (58.5%)	42 (4.0%)	347 (33.1%)	13 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.7%)	26 (2.5%)	72	593^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	73.7%		73.7	542^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	75.8%	51	63.0	57.0	68.0				70.0	65.0	67.0				61.0						$8,925	$1,378	$7,547
Hickory Tree Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2355 Old Hickory Tree Rd	Saint Cloud	34772	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	No	(407) 891-3120	984	59	16.6	47.8%	404 (41.1%)	61 (6.2%)	456 (46.3%)	8 (0.8%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	51 (5.2%)	60.6	849^th of 2256 public elementary schools	62.4%		67.3	680^th of 2240 public elementary schools	69.6%	169	63.0	47.0	57.0				67.0	51.0	68.0				62.0						$10,316	$1,770	$8,547
Creative Inspiration Journey School Of St Cloud	Public, Charter	PK, KG-8	2030 Old Hickory Tree Rd	Saint Cloud	34772	Osceola County	Osceola	Yes	No	No	No	(407) 949-0056	590	38	15.5	19.5%	236 (40.0%)	34 (5.8%)	303 (51.4%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.4%)	34.2	1513^th of 2256 public elementary schools	32.9%		30.3	1604^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.4%	91	62.0	53.0	38.0	50.0	53.0	38.0	51.0	46.0	27.0	24.0	51.0	41.0	40.0	38.0				64.0	$7,602	$1,389	$6,213
Michigan Avenue Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2015 S Michigan Ave	Saint Cloud	34769	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 891-3140	904	53	17.0	50.1%	330 (36.5%)	55 (6.1%)	461 (51.0%)	11 (1.2%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	41 (4.5%)	51.8	1049^th of 2256 public elementary schools	53.5%		57.5	900^th of 2240 public elementary schools	59.8%	149	51.0	40.0	56.0				59.0	53.0	60.0				60.0						$10,676	$2,116	$8,559
Canoe Creek K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	3600 Canoe Creek Road	Saint Cloud	34772	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	No	(407) 891-7320	1,197	72	16.7	51.7%	395 (33.0%)	50 (4.2%)	698 (58.3%)	8 (0.7%)	3 (0.3%)	3 (0.3%)	40 (3.3%)	77.8	462^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	79.5%		76.1	481^st of 2240 public elementary schools	78.5%	19	67.0	72.0	58.0	66.0	67.0	75.0	90.0	79.0	63.0	66.0	68.0	72.0	71.0	57.0	100.0	96.0	100.0	90.0	$8,910	$1,392	$7,518
Osceola Center For Early Learning	Public	PK	1200 Vermont Ave	Saint Cloud	34769	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	No	(407) 870-4911	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
St. Cloud Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2701 Budinger Ave	Saint Cloud	34769	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 891-3160	763	49	15.7	60.4%	309 (40.5%)	42 (5.5%)	363 (47.6%)	13 (1.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (4.7%)	54.7	978^th of 2256 public elementary schools	56.6%		45.4	1203^rd of 2240 public elementary schools	46.3%	225	63.0	51.0	54.0				72.0	59.0	44.0				52.0						$9,857	$1,658	$8,198
Lakeview Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2900 5th St	Saint Cloud	34769	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 891-3220	773	49	15.7	56.7%	267 (34.5%)	34 (4.4%)	421 (54.5%)	9 (1.2%)	2 (0.3%)	1 (0.1%)	39 (5.0%)	50.2	1085^th of 2256 public elementary schools	51.9%		40.3	1329^th of 2240 public elementary schools	40.7%	244	56.0	54.0	58.0				59.0	44.0	51.0				53.0						$11,302	$2,108	$9,194
Narcoossee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2690 N Narcoossee Rd	Saint Cloud	34771	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	No	(407) 892-6858	1,479	85	17.4	40.6%	436 (29.5%)	99 (6.7%)	797 (53.9%)	80 (5.4%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.2%)	63 (4.3%)	66.8	705^th of 2256 public elementary schools	68.8%		65.6	724^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.7%	19	73.0	58.0	58.0				76.0	70.0	51.0				51.0						$8,792	$1,339	$7,454
Neptune Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1200 Betsy Ross Ln	Saint Cloud	34769	Osceola County	Osceola	No	No	No	Yes	(407) 892-8387	978	52	18.8	51.4%	158 (16.2%)	75 (7.7%)	694 (71.0%)	20 (2.0%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	28 (2.9%)	34.8	1496^th of 2256 public elementary schools	33.7%		34.3	1488^th of 2240 public elementary schools	33.6%	8	46.0	41.0	41.0				53.0	50.0	52.0				44.0						$9,648	$1,971	$7,676

Frequently Asked Questions about Harmony Community School

What district is Harmony Community School in?

Osceola

What is the racial makeup of Harmony Community School?

Students at Harmony Community School are 58% White, 33% Hispanic, 4% African American, 2% Two or more races, 1% Asian.

How many students attend Harmony Community School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,047 students attended Harmony Community School.

Is Harmony Community School a good school?

Harmony Community School ranks 593^rd of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

What schools do graduates of Harmony Community School attend?

Students who attend Harmony Community School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Harmony Middle School
High : Harmony High School

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