Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center

Summary:

Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center is an elementary school in Farmington, Iowa, serving 189 students in grades PK-6 as part of the Van Buren County Community School District, which is ranked 208 out of 309 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school has a predominantly white student population, with over 94% of students identifying as white, which is significantly higher than the racial diversity seen in nearby schools like Harlan Elementary (75% white) and Lincoln Elementary (79.62% white). Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center has shown mixed performance on the Iowa Statewide Assessment of Student Progress (ISASP), with strengths in some areas, such as 84.2% of 3rd graders being proficient or better in mathematics, but struggles in others, like the 32.1% proficiency rate in 4th grade English Language Arts.

The school has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 61.14% to 68.79% over the past three school years, which is significantly higher than the nearby schools. Additionally, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 12.1 to 13.6 over the past three school years. However, the school's statewide ranking has declined in recent years, dropping from 292 out of 567 Iowa elementary schools in 2020-2021 to 467 out of 557 in 2023-2024, suggesting its performance may be declining relative to other schools in the state.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

33727 Rte J40
Farmington, IA 52626

(319) 592-3600

District: Van Buren County Community School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
467^th of 557 Iowa Elementary Schools

Students who attend Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center usually attend:

High:

Van Buren County Community Middle & High School

Student/teacher ratio: 12.1

Number of students: 189

Racial breakdown:

White:

94.7%

Two or more races:

3.2%

Hispanic:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 66.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center ranks worse than 83.8% of elementary schools in Iowa. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.91. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Van Buren County Community School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Van Buren County Community School District 208^th of 309 Iowa school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	IA State Percentile
2021	54.41	292^nd	567	48.5%
2022	41.29	387^th	574	32.6%
2023	33.21	434^th	565	23.2%
2024	20.91	467^th	557	16.2%

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

Data source: Iowa Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2020	159	0	1	1	1	6	168
2021	149	0	1	0	0	7	157
2022	163	0	4	0	0	8	175
2023	179	1	3	0	0	6	189

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 Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	168	16.3	10.2	72
2021	157	12.8	12.2	68.8
2022	175	12.8	13.6	61.1
2023	189	15.6	12.1	66.7

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 Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2020	168	16.3	10.2	72
2021	157	12.8	12.2	68.8
2022	175	12.8	13.6	61.1
2023	189	15.6	12.1	66.7

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.

Schools Near Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				ISASP English Language Arts (2024)				ISASP Mathematics (2024)				ISASP Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	ISASP English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 4th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 5th Grade	ISASP English Language Arts 6th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 3rd Grade	ISASP Mathematics 4th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 5th Grade	ISASP Mathematics 6th Grade	ISASP Science 5th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center	Public	PK, KG-6	33727 Rte J40	Farmington	52626	Van Buren County	Van Buren County Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 592-3600	189	16	12.1	66.7%	179 (94.7%)	1 (0.5%)	3 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (3.2%)	20.9	467^th of 557 public elementary schools	16.2%		33.2	434^th of 565 public elementary schools	23.2%	33	63.2	32.1	56.3	50.0	84.2	42.9	37.5	70.0	31.3
Salem Elementary School	Public	K-5	412 E. Jackson St.	Salem	52649	Henry County	Mount Pleasant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 258-7799	97	7	13.1	37.1%	95 (97.9%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	93.7	3^rd of 557 public elementary schools	99.5%		81.2	71^st of 565 public elementary schools	87.4%	68	91.7	84.6	91.7		100.0	100.0	100.0		91.7	$13,189	$487	$12,702
Central Lee Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2642 Highway 218	Donnellson	52625	Lee County	Central Lee Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 835-9510	657	39	16.9	35.3%	625 (95.1%)	8 (1.2%)	15 (2.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	7 (1.1%)	48.3	347^th of 557 public elementary schools	37.7%		42.3	382^nd of 565 public elementary schools	32.4%	35	73.0	74.7	45.1		88.3	80.0	58.8		49.0	$9,302	$340	$8,962
Lincoln Elementary School	Public	K-5	501 S Corkhill	Mount Pleasant	52641	Henry County	Mount Pleasant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 385-7765	211	18	11.5	49.8%	168 (79.6%)	2 (0.9%)	25 (11.8%)	7 (3.3%)	4 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (2.4%)	43.1	375^th of 557 public elementary schools	32.7%		48.1	342^nd of 565 public elementary schools	39.5%	33	42.1	66.7	70.0		68.4	80.6	70.0		63.3	$12,116	$766	$11,351
Van Allen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	801 E Henry Street	Mount Pleasant	52641	Henry County	Mount Pleasant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 385-7771	315	26	12.3	54.3%	226 (71.7%)	15 (4.8%)	52 (16.5%)	6 (1.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.1%)	29.4	444^th of 557 public elementary schools	20.3%		42.6	380^th of 565 public elementary schools	32.7%	64	56.1	62.5	45.2		63.4	67.5	67.7		54.8	$13,319	$745	$12,574
Harlan Elementary School	Public	K-5	1001 N. Main Street	Mount Pleasant	52641	Henry County	Mount Pleasant Community School District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(319) 385-7762	220	16	13.6	48.2%	165 (75.0%)	6 (2.7%)	25 (11.4%)	13 (5.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	11 (5.0%)	58	269^th of 557 public elementary schools	51.7%		46.2	358^th of 565 public elementary schools	36.6%	89	61.8	83.8	62.9		85.3	81.1	65.7		62.9	$12,181	$688	$11,493

Frequently Asked Questions about Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center

Is Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center a good school?

Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center ranks in the bottom 16.2% of Iowa elementary schools.

How many students attend Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center?

In the 2022-23 school year, 189 students attended Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center.

What is the racial makeup of Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center?

Students at Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center are 95% White, 3% Two or more races, 2% Hispanic.

What schools do graduates of Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center attend?

Students who attend Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center usually go on to attend:

High : Van Buren County Community Middle & High School

What district is Van Buren County Community School District Harmony Center in?

Van Buren County Community School District

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