Harmony Elementary School

Summary:

Harmony Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Jasper, Georgia, serving grades PK-4 with a total enrollment of 548 students. The school is part of the Pickens County School District, which is ranked 82 out of 203 districts in Georgia and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harmony Elementary School consistently outperforms the Pickens County and Georgia state averages in mathematics proficiency for both 3rd and 4th grades. However, the school's English Language Arts (ELA) proficiency lags behind the county and state averages, particularly in 4th grade. The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 53.1% to 54.38% over the past few years, which is higher than the state average and indicates a higher proportion of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds. Harmony Elementary School has seen an increase in its per-student spending, from $9,692 in 2016-2017 to $11,446 in 2018-2019, which is higher than the state average, and a fluctuating student-teacher ratio between 11.7 and 13.3 over the past few years, which is lower than the ratios at some of the nearby schools.

Compared to nearby schools, Hill City Elementary School performs better than Harmony Elementary in both ELA and mathematics, while Tate Elementary School has lower proficiency rates in both subjects and grade levels. Fairmount Elementary School, in the neighboring Gordon County, has lower mathematics proficiency but higher ELA proficiency compared to Harmony Elementary. The higher per-student spending and lower student-teacher ratio at Harmony Elementary School do not appear to be directly correlated with better academic outcomes, suggesting that other factors may be at play, and the school's high percentage of students from economically disadvantaged backgrounds may be a contributing factor to its academic performance.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-4

 550 Harmony School Rd
       Jasper, GA  30143


(706) 253-1840

District: Pickens County

SchoolDigger Rank:
463rd of 1,248 Georgia Elementary Schools


Students who attend Harmony Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Jasper Middle School
    Pickens County Junior High School
High:    Pickens County High School

Student/teacher ratio:  13.3 Help
Number of students:  548

Racial breakdown:

White:
87.4%
Hispanic:
8.6%
Two or more races:
2.9%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  53.1% Help


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Compare Details Harmony Elementary School ranks better than 62.9% of elementary schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 58.95. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

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

Pickens County:

SchoolDigger ranks Pickens County 82nd of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harmony Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 65.67 408th 1125 63.7%
2008 72.13 288th 1134 74.6%
2009 74.66 252nd 1133 77.8%
2010 65.86 446th 1183 62.3%
2011 76.74 270th 1212 77.7%
2012 63.96 502nd 1201 58.2%
2013 52.40 713th 1225 41.8%
2014 57.61 629th 1231 48.9%
2015 43.10 663rd 1240 46.5%
2016 54.93 493rd 1233 60.0%
2017 45.01 621st 1205 48.5%
2018 52.75 520th 1209 57.0%
2019 52.46 548th 1234 55.6%
2021 39.21 688th 1214 43.3%
2022 46.46 606th 1244 51.3%
2023 51.56 534th 1242 57.0%
2024 58.95 463rd 1248 62.9%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harmony Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2007 596 9 3 18 3 n/a n/a 19 648
2008 635 8 4 21 4 n/a n/a 15 687
2009 690 6 2 25 4 n/a n/a 22 749
2010 656 12 4 33 5 0 4 0 714
2011 648 10 3 30 4 0 5 0 700
2012 650 11 5 28 2 0 8 0 704
2013 650 9 6 30 4 0 11 0 710
2014 553 5 4 23 3 0 10 0 598
2015 487 3 4 24 2 0 12 0 532
2016 501 2 2 22 2 0 13 0 542
2017 525 0 4 18 3 0 12 0 562
2018 540 1 2 19 3 0 10 0 575
2019 503 2 4 52 1 0 7 0 569
2020 490 4 3 49 0 0 14 0 560
2021 468 2 3 47 0 0 17 0 537
2022 462 6 2 43 0 0 11 0 524
2023 479 4 2 47 0 0 16 0 548

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 648 41.1 15.8 42
2008 687 43.1 15.9 42.4
2009 749 45.9 16.3 48.1
2010 714 43.4 16.4 53.2
2011 700 41.1 17.0 53.4
2012 704 43.5 16.1 58
2013 710 42.0 16.9 62.8
2014 598 40.3 14.8 58.2
2015 532 39.0 13.6 58.8
2016 542 37.0 14.6 61.8
2017 562 35.7 15.7 61
2018 575 38.5 14.9 60
2019 569 42.4 13.4 60.8
2020 560 41.0 13.6 58.9
2021 537 44.1 12.1 54.4
2022 524 44.7 11.7 n/a
2023 548 41.1 13.3 53.1

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 School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2007 648 41.1 15.8 42
2008 687 43.1 15.9 42.4
2009 749 45.9 16.3 48.1
2010 714 43.4 16.4 53.2
2011 700 41.1 17.0 53.4
2012 704 43.5 16.1 58
2013 710 42.0 16.9 62.8
2014 598 40.3 14.8 58.2
2015 532 39.0 13.6 58.8
2016 542 37.0 14.6 61.8
2017 562 35.7 15.7 61
2018 575 38.5 14.9 60
2019 569 42.4 13.4 60.8
2020 560 41.0 13.6 58.9
2021 537 44.1 12.1 54.4
2022 524 44.7 11.7 n/a
2023 548 41.1 13.3 53.1

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harmony Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $893 (9.2%) $8,798 (90.8%) $9,692
2018 $668 (6.5%) $9,583 (93.5%) $10,251
2019 $668 (5.8%) $10,778 (94.2%) $11,446

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harmony Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 548th of 1234 Elementary schoolsRanks 534th of 1242 Elementary schools
 1.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harmony Elementary School)29.344
 14.7%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pickens County)35.832
 3.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4238.6
 3.4%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harmony Elementary School)59.653.8
 5.8%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Pickens County)61.949.5
 12.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Georgia)5245.6
 6.4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony Elementary School)36.326
 10.3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pickens County)45.831
 14.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4236.1
 5.9%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harmony Elementary School)57.336.4
 20.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Pickens County)61.746.7
 15%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4945.7
 3.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students569548
 3.7%
African American24
 100%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian42
 50%
Hispanic5247
 9.6%
Pacific Islander00
White503479
 4.8%
Two or More Races716
 128.6%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.8%53.1%
 7.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Harmony Elementary School

In the 2022-23 school year, 548 students attended Harmony Elementary School.

Harmony Elementary School ranks 463rd of 1248 Georgia elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

Middle : Jasper Middle School
Middle : Pickens County Junior High School
High : Pickens County High School

Students at Harmony Elementary School are 87% White, 9% Hispanic, 3% Two or more races.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Georgia Department of Education.

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