Harmony Elementary School

5060 Sand Road
Bellingham, WA 98226
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 309 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Harmony Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Bottom 50% in WA
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Harmony Elementary School's student population of 309 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
309 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Harmony Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,113 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harmony Elementary School is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (WA)
#1194 out of 2113 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harmony Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harmony Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harmony Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Washington by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-49%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harmony Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Harmony Elementary School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
1%
9%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harmony Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
14%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harmony Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harmony Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
74%
49%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harmony Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Washington.
0.43
This chart displays the diversity score of Harmony Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harmony Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harmony Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Washington by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harmony Elementary School's ranking?
Harmony Elementary School is ranked #1194 out of 2,113 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Harmony Elementary School often compared to?
Harmony Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Acme Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% WA state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Harmony Elementary School?
309 students attend Harmony Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
74% of Harmony Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% 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 lower than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Harmony Elementary School offer ?
Harmony Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Harmony Elementary School part of?
Harmony Elementary School is part of Mount Baker School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 309 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 26%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 40-44% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-49% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education

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