HARMONY AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Harmony Area El Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Harmony Area SD school district, located in Westover, PA with about 126 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 13 teachers, Harmony Area El Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 9:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Harmony Area Elementary School, located in Westover, Pennsylvania, serves as the primary educational facility for the Harmony Area School District. As a smaller, rural school community, it focuses on providing a personalized learning environment where students from kindergarten through the elementary grades receive foundational instruction. The school emphasizes a close-knit atmosphere, utilizing the mascot of the "Owls" to foster a sense of school spirit, belonging, and academic focus among its student body.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet state educational standards while addressing the specific needs of its local community. Through its official website, harmonyowls.com, the district maintains communication with families regarding school policies, academic calendars, and extracurricular activities. By prioritizing a supportive and accessible educational experience, Harmony Area Elementary aims to prepare its students for success as they transition into the higher grade levels within the district.

For more information, contact Harmony Area El Sch at (814) 845-2300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

5239 Ridge Rd
Westover, PA 16692-9619
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HARMONY AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Westover, PA with about 126 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Harmony Area SD
Total Students:
126
Teachers:
13
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 126 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HARMONY AREA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 99% of the student body.

White
99.2%
Two or more races
0.8%

Female
42.1%
Male
57.9%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.