Harmony Area Elementary School

Summary:

Harmony Area Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades PK-6 in Westover, PA, with an enrollment of 136 students. The school is part of the Harmony Area School District, which is ranked 152 out of 610 districts in Pennsylvania and has a 4-star rating.

Harmony Area Elementary School consistently outperforms the state average in PSSA test scores across all grades and subjects, with 66.2% of students proficient or better in ELA and 57.3% in math, compared to the state averages of 53% and 40.4%, respectively. The school also excels in science, with 83.3% proficiency compared to 65.8% statewide. Despite having an exceptionally high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds, with 100% qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, the school's academic performance remains strong, ranking in the top 4% of Pennsylvania elementary schools for low-income students.

Harmony Area Elementary School's success can be attributed to its low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 8.6 to 9.9 students per teacher, which is significantly lower than the nearby Cambria Elementary School and Glendale Elementary School, which have ratios ranging from 10.1 to 12.9 students per teacher. Additionally, the school's spending per student, ranging from $18,983 to $20,894 over the past four years, is significantly higher than the state average and the nearby schools, which have spending per student ranging from $9,583 to $25,720.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

 5239 Ridge Rd
       Westover, PA  16692-9619


(814) 845-2300

District: Harmony Area School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
405th of 1,526 Pennsylvania Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,894 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  8.1 Help
Number of students:  129

Racial breakdown:

White:
97.7%
Hispanic:
1.6%
Two or more races:
0.8%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harmony Area Elementary School ranks better than 73.5% of elementary schools in Pennsylvania. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 74.6. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (97.7%), Hispanic (1.6%), two or more races (0.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 100% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harmony Area Elementary School is 8.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harmony Area Elementary School is $20,894.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harmony Area Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks Harmony Area Elementary School 405th of 1526 Pennsylvania public elementary schools. (See Harmony Area Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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Harmony Area School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Harmony Area School District 152nd of 610 Pennsylvania school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harmony Area Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at Harmony Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2003 88.85 90th 1302 93.1%
2004 79.86 252nd 1308 80.7%
2005 52.51 763rd 1299 41.3%
2006 32.16 1245th 1545 19.4%
2007 33.95 1216th 1555 21.8%
2008 44.26 1086th 1551 30.0%
2009 45.69 1062nd 1549 31.4%
2010 57.15 852nd 1579 46.0%
2011 54.79 916th 1597 42.6%
2012 51.29 1033rd 1599 35.4%
2013 63.22 692nd 1519 54.4%
2014 51.86 901st 1467 38.6%
2015 61.55 665th 1474 54.9%
2016 67.99 567th 1554 63.5%
2017 46.64 975th 1547 37.0%
2018 72.21 444th 1530 71.0%
2019 65.81 598th 1544 61.3%
2021 56.62 710th 1433 50.5%
2022 48.89 913th 1534 40.5%
2023 65.01 597th 1534 61.1%
2024 74.60 405th 1526 73.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harmony Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 85.72 106th 1414 92.5%
2024 89.71 58th 1432 95.9%
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Rank History for Male students at Harmony Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 70.35 442nd 1495 70.4%
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Rank History for White students at Harmony Area Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools PA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 46.64 695th 1236 43.8%
2024 58.57 512th 1229 58.3%
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Data source: test scores: Pennsylvania Dept 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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Enrollment information for Harmony Area Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1990 187 1 1 0 1 n/a n/a 0 190
1991 180 1 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 182
1992 171 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 173
1993 206 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 209
1994 207 0 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 208
1995 185 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1996 185 0 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1997 186 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 188
1998 187 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 189
1999 198 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 200
2000 195 0 2 1 0 n/a n/a 0 198
2001 211 0 2 0 0 n/a n/a 0 213
2002 193 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2003 193 0 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 197
2004 191 0 1 1 0 n/a n/a 0 193
2005 174 0 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 175
2006 147 1 0 3 0 n/a n/a 0 151
2007 185 1 0 1 0 n/a n/a 0 187
2008 190 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 191
2009 185 1 0 0 0 n/a n/a 1 187
2010 189 2 1 1 0 n/a n/a 3 196
2011 198 2 0 2 0 1 3 0 206
2012 186 2 0 0 0 0 5 0 193
2013 183 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 185
2014 180 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 182
2015 173 0 0 0 0 0 2 0 175
2016 148 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 149
2017 141 0 0 0 0 0 4 0 145
2018 125 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 126
2019 120 0 0 1 0 0 1 0 122
2020 131 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 132
2021 131 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 134
2022 140 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 141
2023 133 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 136
2024 126 0 0 2 0 0 1 0 129

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 Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 190 12.0 15.8 0
1991 182 10.0 18.2 n/a
1992 173 10.0 17.3 n/a
1993 209 14.0 14.9 n/a
1994 208 14.0 14.9 n/a
1995 189 15.0 12.6 n/a
1996 189 15.0 12.6 n/a
1997 188 16.0 11.8 n/a
1998 189 15.0 12.6 n/a
1999 200 17.5 11.4 n/a
2000 198 18.5 10.7 0
2001 213 18.5 11.5 0
2002 197 19.0 10.4 0
2003 197 19.0 10.4 0
2004 193 18.0 10.7 0
2005 175 17.6 9.9 0
2006 151 15.6 9.7 0
2007 187 17.0 11.0 0
2008 191 14.2 13.5 n/a
2009 187 12.3 15.1 n/a
2010 196 12.3 15.8 58
2011 206 14.3 14.3 53.4
2012 193 14.5 13.2 55.4
2013 185 18.4 10.0 56.8
2014 182 17.3 10.4 57.1
2015 175 15.0 11.6 98.3
2016 149 13.0 11.4 98
2017 145 14.3 10.0 n/a
2018 126 13.0 9.6 n/a
2019 122 12.7 9.6 97.5
2020 132 13.7 9.5 n/a
2021 134 13.5 9.9 97.8
2022 141 14.9 9.4 97.9
2023 136 15.7 8.6 100
2024 129 15.9 8.1 100

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 Area Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1990 190 12.0 15.8 0
1991 182 10.0 18.2 n/a
1992 173 10.0 17.3 n/a
1993 209 14.0 14.9 n/a
1994 208 14.0 14.9 n/a
1995 189 15.0 12.6 n/a
1996 189 15.0 12.6 n/a
1997 188 16.0 11.8 n/a
1998 189 15.0 12.6 n/a
1999 200 17.5 11.4 n/a
2000 198 18.5 10.7 0
2001 213 18.5 11.5 0
2002 197 19.0 10.4 0
2003 197 19.0 10.4 0
2004 193 18.0 10.7 0
2005 175 17.6 9.9 0
2006 151 15.6 9.7 0
2007 187 17.0 11.0 0
2008 191 14.2 13.5 n/a
2009 187 12.3 15.1 n/a
2010 196 12.3 15.8 58
2011 206 14.3 14.3 53.4
2012 193 14.5 13.2 55.4
2013 185 18.4 10.0 56.8
2014 182 17.3 10.4 57.1
2015 175 15.0 11.6 98.3
2016 149 13.0 11.4 98
2017 145 14.3 10.0 n/a
2018 126 13.0 9.6 n/a
2019 122 12.7 9.6 97.5
2020 132 13.7 9.5 n/a
2021 134 13.5 9.9 97.8
2022 141 14.9 9.4 97.9
2023 136 15.7 8.6 100
2024 129 15.9 8.1 100

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 Area Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $08 (4.7%) $163 (95.3%) $171
2020 $901 (4.4%) $19,412 (95.6%) $20,313
2021 $1,499 (7.9%) $17,484 (92.1%) $18,983
2022 $1,700 (8.1%) $19,194 (91.9%) $20,894

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harmony Area Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 598th of 1544 Elementary schoolsRanks 597th of 1534 Elementary schools
 0.2%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Harmony Area Elementary School)84.263.1
 21.1%
   3rd Grade Math (Pennsylvania)5651.7
 4.3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Harmony Area Elementary School)57.968.4
 10.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)61.954
 7.9%
4th Grade Math (Harmony Area Elementary School)60.950
 10.9%
   4th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)46.242.3
 3.9%
4th Grade Science (Harmony Area Elementary School)10068.2
 31.8%
   4th Grade Science (Pennsylvania)77.873.7
 4.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony Area Elementary School)78.340.9
 37.4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)63.652.2
 11.4%
5th Grade Math (Harmony Area Elementary School)41.242.8
 1.6%
   5th Grade Math (Pennsylvania)4342.7
 0.3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Harmony Area Elementary School)41.257.2
 16%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)58.553.6
 4.9%
All Grades Math (Harmony Area Elementary School)64.250
 14.2%
   All Grades Math (Pennsylvania)42.439.3
 3.1%
All Grades Science (Harmony Area Elementary School)10068.2
 31.8%
   All Grades Science (Pennsylvania)6862.2
 5.8%
All Grades English Language Arts (Harmony Area Elementary School)65.655.2
 10.4%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Pennsylvania)60.953.8
 7.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students122136
 11.5%
African American00
American Indian00
Asian00
Hispanic12
 100%
Pacific Islander00
White120133
 10.8%
Two or More Races11
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients97.5%100%
 2.5%


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Students at Harmony Area Elementary School are 98% White, 2% Hispanic.

Harmony Area Elementary School ranks 405th of 1526 Pennsylvania elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

In the 2023-24 school year, 129 students attended Harmony Area Elementary School.


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

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