Serving 632 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Harmony Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Kentucky for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Kentucky state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Kentucky state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kentucky state average of 27% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in KY
- Math Proficiency: 63% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harmony Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kentucky for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Harmony Elementary School's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harmony Elementary School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,267 schools in Kentucky (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harmony Elementary School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.45. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#93 out of 1267 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
22%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
2%
2%
Hispanic
4%
9%
Black
1%
11%
White
89%
73%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KY Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harmony Elementary School's ranking?
Harmony Elementary School is ranked #93 out of 1,267 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Kentucky.
What schools are Harmony Elementary School often compared to?
Harmony Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Goshen At Hillcrest Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
63% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% KY state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% KY state average).
How many students attend Harmony Elementary School?
632 students attend Harmony Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Harmony Elementary School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harmony Elementary School?
Harmony Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the Kentucky state average of 15:1.
What grades does Harmony Elementary School offer ?
Harmony Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Harmony Elementary School part of?
Harmony Elementary School is part of Oldham County School District.
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