Excellent
#828 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 9% in state
Harmony Elementary
Elementary School · Harmony Union Elementary · Occidental, CA
A Harmony Union Elementary elementary school where students score 12 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1935 Bohemian Hwy., Occidental, CA 95465
- Math 75% proficient (2010)
- Reading 25% proficient (2010)
- 20:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Harmony Elementary score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2010 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 50% across the 2-year record (2009–2010).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2010) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2009-2010)
Based on 4 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
21.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Harmony Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low213/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$123,650
Median home value
$1,122,500
Median rent
$1,820/mo
College educated
53%
Homeownership
63.8%
Poverty rate
5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95465; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple BlossomEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 4.2 mi | 288 | Compare → |
| Orchard ViewCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | K–12 | 4.2 mi | 228 | Compare → |
| Oak Grove ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K | 4.7 mi | 102 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Harmony Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 2
- Rank in district
- #1 of 2
- District spending per student
- $31,492NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Harmony Elementary is listed in Harmony Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Harmony Elementary
Harmony Elementary is a public elementary school in Occidental, CA, part of Harmony Union Elementary, serving approximately 60 students in grades Kindergarten-1st with a 20:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #828 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Harmony Elementary
What grades does Harmony Elementary serve?
Harmony Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Harmony Elementary?
Harmony Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Elementary is 20:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harmony Elementary rank in CA?
Harmony Elementary ranks #828 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Harmony Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Harmony Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harmony Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harmony Elementary has 50% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2010).
Is Harmony Elementary a charter school?
No, Harmony Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harmony Elementary a Title I school?
No, Harmony Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harmony Elementary?
21.7% of students at Harmony Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 60
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 3
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sonoma County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 40.0%
- Phone
- (707) 874-1205
- Area population (ZIP 95465)
- 1,154
- Area median age
- 47.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2010 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2010 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 95465; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2010; directory SY 2023–24
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