Harman Elementary School

735 Harman Ave
Dayton, OH 45419
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 1%
Serving 413 students in grades 1-6, Harman Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Ohio for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Ohio state average of 60%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Ohio state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Ohio state average of 33% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 1% in OH
  • : 92% (Top 1%)
  • : 92% (Top 1%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harman Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Ohio for:

School Overview

Harman Elementary School's student population of 413 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-6
Total Students
413 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
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School Rankings

Harman Elementary School ranks within the top 1% of all 3,241 schools in Ohio (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harman Elementary School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (OH)
#14 out of 3241 schools
(Top 1%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harman Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
92%
60%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
90-94%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harman Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
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Hispanic
5%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harman Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
n/a
17%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harman Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Ohio by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
White
83%
67%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harman Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Ohio.
0.30
This chart displays the diversity score of Harman Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
1%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
1%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harman Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ohio by year, with the latest 2009-10 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harman Elementary School's ranking?
Harman Elementary School is ranked #14 out of 3,241 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Ohio.
What schools are Harman Elementary School often compared to?
Harman Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Smith Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% OH state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 60% OH state average).
How many students attend Harman Elementary School?
413 students attend Harman Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Harman Elementary School students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harman Elementary School?
Harman Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is lower than the Ohio state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harman Elementary School offer ?
Harman Elementary School offers enrollment in grades 1-6
What school district is Harman Elementary School part of?
Harman Elementary School is part of Oakwood City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-6
  • Enrollment: 413 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 17%
  • : Top 1%
  • : 92% (Top 1%)
  • : 92% (Top 1%)
  • : 90-94% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), OH Dept. of Education

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