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Harman Elementary School

Summary:

Harman Elementary School is a public elementary school in Dayton, Ohio, serving 413 students in grades 1-6. The school is part of the Oakwood City School District, which is ranked 15th out of 839 districts in Ohio and has a 5-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harman Elementary School consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in Ohio, with a statewide ranking between 8th and 44th over the past 10 years. The school's students have demonstrated exceptional performance on state assessments, with proficiency rates significantly higher than the state averages in mathematics, English language arts, and science. Harman Elementary School's performance is particularly noteworthy for certain student subgroups, ranking among the top 1-23 elementary schools in Ohio for female students, male students, white students, and students with disabilities.

While Harman Elementary School outperforms many nearby schools, such as Cleveland Elementary School and Ruskin Elementary School, it is worth noting that another Oakwood City School District school, Smith Elementary School, also ranks among the top elementary schools in Ohio and has similar academic performance. Harman Elementary School maintains a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 1.1% to 9.3% over the past 5 years, and a student-teacher ratio of 15.2, which is lower than the ratios of most nearby schools and the state average.


Detail:

Public 1-6

 735 Harman Ave
       Dayton, OH  45419-3850

(937) 297-5338

District: Oakwood City

SchoolDigger Rank:
44th of 1,577 Ohio Elementary Schools


Students who attend Harman Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Oakwood Junior High School
High:    Oakwood High School

Student/teacher ratio:  15.2 Help
Number of students:  413

Racial breakdown:

White:
83.5%
Two or more races:
7.7%
Hispanic:
4.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  1% Help


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Compare Details Harman Elementary School ranks better than 97.2% of elementary schools in Ohio. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.54. (See more...)
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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.
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Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harman Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harman Elementary School 44th of 1577 Ohio public elementary schools. (See Harman Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Oakwood City:

SchoolDigger ranks Oakwood City 15th of 839 Ohio school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harman Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Harman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 91.92 7th 1471 99.5%
2005 90.94 15th 1501 99.0%
2006 87.50 27th 1504 98.2%
2007 87.68 16th 1609 99.0%
2008 89.55 8th 1582 99.5%
2009 88.38 12th 1610 99.3%
2010 87.90 25th 1662 98.5%
2011 88.12 6th 1686 99.6%
2012 87.01 14th 1709 99.2%
2013 88.40 3rd 1701 99.8%
2014 88.55 8th 1687 99.5%
2015 90.68 22nd 1684 98.7%
2016 91.13 27th 1678 98.4%
2017 90.70 14th 1651 99.2%
2018 91.46 15th 1636 99.1%
2019 88.66 70th 1676 95.8%
2021 94.32 13th 1610 99.2%
2022 93.49 12th 1588 99.2%
2023 92.23 24th 1596 98.5%
2024 90.54 44th 1577 97.2%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 94.05 22nd 856 97.4%
2024 87.65 47th 900 94.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Harman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 89.81 28th 1518 98.2%
2019 87.61 56th 1502 96.3%
2021 94.43 2nd 1467 99.9%
2022 91.90 11th 1488 99.3%
2023 93.27 1st 1483 99.9%
2024 90.20 23rd 1466 98.4%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Harman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.12 53rd 1021 94.8%
2021 99.52 2nd 765 99.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 62.28 290th 759 61.8%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Harman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 78.82 3rd 11 72.7%
2023 78.85 2nd 11 81.8%
2024 61.11 7th 13 46.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Harman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 92.49 12th 1536 99.2%
2019 89.29 44th 1535 97.1%
2021 94.00 5th 1499 99.7%
2022 92.06 12th 1518 99.2%
2023 90.41 32nd 1498 97.9%
2024 85.64 144th 1485 90.3%
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Rank History for White students at Harman Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools OH State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 90.37 20th 1309 98.5%
2019 85.57 87th 1271 93.2%
2021 92.54 8th 1249 99.4%
2022 91.37 11th 1242 99.1%
2023 91.84 7th 1215 99.4%
2024 88.86 24th 1190 98.0%
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Data source: test scores: Ohio Department 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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Data source: Ohio Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Harman Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 274 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 276
1989 279 3 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 282
1990 299 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 301
1991 329 2 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 331
1992 329 2 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 333
1993 316 4 3 0 0 n/a n/a 0 323
1994 328 1 5 1 1 n/a n/a 0 336
1995 392 3 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1996 392 3 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 402
1997 421 2 5 2 0 n/a n/a 0 430
1998 446 2 5 3 0 n/a n/a 0 456
1999 442 2 6 1 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2000 476 0 4 1 0 n/a n/a 0 481
2001 420 0 6 2 0 n/a n/a 0 428
2002 432 0 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2003 432 0 6 3 0 n/a n/a 0 441
2004 438 3 9 1 0 n/a n/a 0 451
2005 447 3 8 2 0 n/a n/a 4 464
2006 454 4 9 1 0 n/a n/a 2 470
2007 464 3 9 2 0 n/a n/a 1 479
2008 440 5 10 4 0 n/a n/a 6 465
2009 461 3 13 6 0 n/a n/a 10 493
2010 440 1 15 8 0 n/a n/a 11 475
2011 426 0 15 5 0 0 13 0 459
2012 408 0 15 7 0 0 10 0 440
2013 399 0 18 10 0 0 15 0 442
2014 384 0 21 17 0 0 15 0 437
2015 357 2 21 23 1 0 18 0 422
2016 369 4 25 26 1 0 20 0 445
2017 354 3 25 29 0 0 22 0 433
2018 354 4 27 34 0 0 34 0 453
2019 328 4 21 33 0 0 33 0 419
2020 332 4 23 24 0 0 34 0 417
2021 341 4 19 30 0 0 30 0 424
2022 361 3 17 28 3 0 27 0 439
2023 345 2 11 20 3 0 32 0 413

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 Harman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 276 17.0 16.2 0
1989 282 17.0 16.5 n/a
1990 301 15.9 18.9 n/a
1991 331 17.8 18.5 n/a
1992 333 17.4 19.1 n/a
1993 323 18.5 17.5 0
1994 336 19.0 17.7 0.3
1995 402 24.0 16.8 0
1996 402 24.0 16.8 0
1997 430 25.0 17.2 0
1998 456 29.0 15.7 0
1999 451 31.0 14.5 0.9
2000 481 33.6 14.3 0.8
2001 428 33.0 13.0 0.2
2002 441 34.9 12.6 0
2003 441 34.9 12.6 0
2004 451 32.3 14.0 0.7
2005 464 31.4 14.8 0.7
2006 470 31.4 15.0 0.6
2007 479 28.4 16.9 1
2008 465 29.4 15.8 n/a
2009 493 30.4 16.2 1.4
2010 475 31.4 15.1 2.8
2011 459 28.4 16.1 3.1
2012 440 30.4 14.4 5
2013 442 29.4 15.0 5.7
2014 437 28.4 15.3 4.1
2015 422 n/a n/a 3.3
2016 445 26.0 17.1 2.9
2017 433 26.0 16.6 0.7
2018 453 26.0 17.4 1.3
2019 419 25.0 16.7 0.7
2020 417 25.0 16.6 1
2021 424 25.0 16.9 n/a
2022 439 29.0 15.1 n/a
2023 413 27.0 15.2 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 Harman Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 276 17.0 16.2 0
1989 282 17.0 16.5 n/a
1990 301 15.9 18.9 n/a
1991 331 17.8 18.5 n/a
1992 333 17.4 19.1 n/a
1993 323 18.5 17.5 0
1994 336 19.0 17.7 0.3
1995 402 24.0 16.8 0
1996 402 24.0 16.8 0
1997 430 25.0 17.2 0
1998 456 29.0 15.7 0
1999 451 31.0 14.5 0.9
2000 481 33.6 14.3 0.8
2001 428 33.0 13.0 0.2
2002 441 34.9 12.6 0
2003 441 34.9 12.6 0
2004 451 32.3 14.0 0.7
2005 464 31.4 14.8 0.7
2006 470 31.4 15.0 0.6
2007 479 28.4 16.9 1
2008 465 29.4 15.8 n/a
2009 493 30.4 16.2 1.4
2010 475 31.4 15.1 2.8
2011 459 28.4 16.1 3.1
2012 440 30.4 14.4 5
2013 442 29.4 15.0 5.7
2014 437 28.4 15.3 4.1
2015 422 n/a n/a 3.3
2016 445 26.0 17.1 2.9
2017 433 26.0 16.6 0.7
2018 453 26.0 17.4 1.3
2019 419 25.0 16.7 0.7
2020 417 25.0 16.6 1
2021 424 25.0 16.9 n/a
2022 439 29.0 15.1 n/a
2023 413 27.0 15.2 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 Harman Elementary School

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $13,416
2022 $13,335
2023 $13,749

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harman Elementary 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 70th of 1676 Elementary schoolsRanks 24th of 1596 Elementary schools
 2.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harman Elementary School)89.588.6
 0.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Oakwood City)92.188.2
 3.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Ohio)67.162.2
 4.9%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harman Elementary School)92.193.7
 1.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Oakwood City)93.691.4
 2.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)66.762.3
 4.4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harman Elementary School)97.391.8
 5.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Oakwood City)96.786.2
 10.5%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)74.366.8
 7.5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harman Elementary School)91.886.9
 4.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Oakwood City)91.787.7
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)63.358.9
 4.4%
5th Grade Science (Harman Elementary School)86.194.9
 8.8%
   5th Grade Science (Oakwood City)88.892.5
 3.7%
   5th Grade Science (Ohio)6563.9
 1.1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harman Elementary School)90.392.3
 2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Oakwood City)92.188.1
 4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)62.556.6
 5.9%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harman Elementary School)84.794.9
 10.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Oakwood City)91.492.5
 1.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)69.867.4
 2.4%
6th Grade Mathematics (Harman Elementary School)87.792.9
 5.2%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Oakwood City)87.282.1
 5.1%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Ohio)60.150
 10.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Harman Elementary School)85.191.7
 6.6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Oakwood City)84.686.7
 2.1%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Ohio)56.155
 1.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students419413
 1.4%
African American42
 50%
American Indian03
Asian2111
 47.6%
Hispanic3320
 39.4%
Pacific Islander00
White328345
 5.2%
Two or More Races3332
 3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients0.7%1%
 0.3%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Harman Elementary School

Yes! Harman Elementary School is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 44th of 1577 Ohio elementary schools.

Students at Harman Elementary School are 84% White, 8% Two or more races, 5% Hispanic, 3% Asian.

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

Middle : Oakwood Junior High School
High : Oakwood High School

In the 2022-23 school year, 413 students attended Harman Elementary School.


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