Harmony Elementary

(360)383-2050

309 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Harmony Elementary School, located on Sand Road in Bellingham, Washington, is a public school serving the local community within the Meridian School District. Situated in a semi-rural area just north of Bellingham, the school is known for fostering a close-knit, supportive environment that emphasizes both academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As a primary education facility, it serves children in the early stages of their schooling, typically focusing on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and collaborative learning.

The school is recognized for its connection to the surrounding community and its commitment to providing a nurturing atmosphere. Like many schools in the region, Harmony Elementary often balances traditional curriculum requirements with enrichment activities designed to engage young learners. Families who choose Harmony generally value the school's smaller setting and the dedicated staff who aim to create an inclusive space where students feel safe to explore their interests and develop as individuals.

309

Total Students

21.2

Full-Time Teachers

14.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

43.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harmony Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	229
Hispanic	42
Black	2
Asian	3
Two or More	26
American Indian	7

White
229 (74.1 %)
Hispanic
42 (13.6 %)
Two or More
26 (8.4 %)
American Indian
7 (2.3 %)
Asian
3 (1.0 %)
Black
2 (0.6 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Mount Baker School District
Phone:	(360)383-2050
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	309
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	98
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 44

Grade 2 43

Grade 3 41

Grade 4 52

Grade 5 41

Grade 6 48