James A Harmon Elementary School

524 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

James A. Harmon Elementary School, located at 1861 Gantz Rd in Grove City, Ohio, is a public elementary school serving students within the South-Western City School District. The school is situated in a suburban community and is known for providing a foundational educational experience for children in the surrounding area, focusing on core academic subjects such as reading, mathematics, and science, while fostering a supportive environment for social and emotional development.

As a member of the South-Western City School District, the institution adheres to district-wide curriculum standards and initiatives designed to prepare students for middle school transitions. The school typically benefits from the resources and organizational structure of one of Ohio’s larger school districts, emphasizing inclusive learning, community engagement, and the integration of modern educational tools to meet the diverse needs of its student population.

524

Total Students

25.5

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

78.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for James A Harmon Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	313
Hispanic	85
Black	60
Asian	15
Two or More	51

White
313 (59.7 %)
Hispanic
85 (16.2 %)
Black
60 (11.5 %)
Two or More
51 (9.7 %)
Asian
15 (2.9 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	South-Western City
Phone:	(614)801-8150
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	344
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	66

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 23

Kindergarten 112

Grade 1 104

Grade 2 99

Grade 3 97

Grade 4 89