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 141 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 38%). 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 9:1 is lower than the Pennsylvania state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Pennsylvania state average of 40% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 141 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in PA
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Harmony Area El Sch's attendance zone covers the entire school district in Westover, PA, encompassing approximately 83.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school takes about 10-12 minutes, with the furthest edge of the zone located 8.5 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Harmony Area Elementary School's student population of 141 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
141 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
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 0.11, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1621 out of 2733 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
38%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
55%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
57%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
16%
Showing 2006–2025. Full 30-year historical data available below ↓
White
94%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.2%
23.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
59%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 16-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (13-14)
14%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Owl
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), PA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harmony Area Elementary School's ranking?
Harmony Area Elementary School is ranked #1621 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 38% 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?
141 students attend Harmony Area Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Harmony Area Elementary School students are White, 5% 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 9:1, 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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