Harmony Area Elementary School

5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Harmony Area High School is a public high school located in the borough of Westover, Pennsylvania. The high school serves students from most of southwestern Clearfield County, and the borough of Cherry Tree located in Indiana County. The school's mascot is the owl.
Serving 129 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Harmony Area Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Pennsylvania for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Pennsylvania state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 55%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 39% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50% in PA
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harmony Area Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Pennsylvania for:

School Overview

Harmony Area Elementary School's student population of 129 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
129 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers

School Rankings

Harmony Area Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,733 schools in Pennsylvania (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harmony Area Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (PA)
#1636 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
45-49%
36%
40-44%
55%
60-79%
57%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
14%
White
98%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.04
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
60%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
14%
5%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: Owl
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harmony Area Elementary School's ranking?
Harmony Area Elementary School is ranked #1636 out of 2,733 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Pennsylvania.
What schools are Harmony Area Elementary School often compared to?
Harmony Area Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clearfield Area Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% PA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 55% PA state average).
How many students attend Harmony Area Elementary School?
129 students attend Harmony Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Harmony Area Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harmony Area Elementary School?
Harmony Area Elementary School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 13:1.
What grades does Harmony Area Elementary School offer ?
Harmony Area Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Harmony Area Elementary School part of?
Harmony Area Elementary School is part of Harmony Area School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 129 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 2%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-79% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education

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