- Enrollment
- 1,534
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Resource Index
- 51/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Overland Park, KS
Harmony Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harmony Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 46/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 201200000033
👥 S:T ratio 39
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 77
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmony Elementary earns 46/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools.
- #5 of 13
- elementary schools in Overland Park · Resource Index
- 46
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.2:1
- large classes for Kansas
- 8.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmony Elementary has class sizes larger than 75% of Kansas schools. Computed live against every Kansas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Elementary ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Overland Park, KS.
School address
District: Blue Valley · Kansas
NCES ID 201200000033 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+6 students YoY
Harmony Elementary held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 32.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+6 students YoY 201200000033 · Overland Park, KS Elementary · MID · TRAD
562 enr · 15.2:1 · 8.0% lunch · RII 46
Nearest enrollment peer: Blue Valley West High (1,534 students)
Harmony Elementary held near 520 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+6 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 37.3 → 32.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Kansas schools → · Find another →
Harmony Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Blue Valley We
Blue Valley West High
1,534 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley Northwest High
1,496 students
- Blue Valley Hi
Blue Valley High
1,396 students
- Blue Valley No
Blue Valley North High
1,376 students
- Blue Valley So
Blue Valley Southwest High School
1,057 students
- This school 562
Harmony Elementary
562 students
What this shows Harmony Elementary reports 562 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harmony Elementary compares
Harmony Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Kansas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kansas | Kansas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 15.2:1 | ▲ 10% | 13.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 8.0% | ▼ 81% | 42.7% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 562 | top 14% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.2:1
Leaner classes than 45% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
562
Bigger than 69% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
8.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Kansas average of 42.7%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.2:1
students per teacher
- 10% above state mean
Top 75% in Kansas - lower ratio than 25% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
9.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,498
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kansas avg of $15,788
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 562 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.2%
Asian 17.4%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 5.0%
African American 3.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: White at 63.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.6, Harmony Elementary is more mixed than the Kansas school average of 39.4.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Blue Valley reports $12,498 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harmony Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue Valley West High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Northwest High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley North High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Blue Valley Southwest High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmony Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,496
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 1,396
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,376
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 1,057
- Students per teacher
- 14.5:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
Similar elementary schools in Overland Park
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Cedar Hills Elementary
Standard public school
587 students 14.3:1 students per teacher
Timber Creek Elementary School
Standard public school
583 students 16.7:1 students per teacher
Valley Park Elementary
Standard public school
549 students 12.2:1 students per teacher
Overland Trail Elementary
Standard public school
531 students 12.6:1 students per teacher
Oak Hill Elementary
Standard public school
491 students 14:1 students per teacher
Sunrise Point Elementary
Standard public school
476 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~562 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~15.2:1)
Frequently asked questions about Harmony Elementary
How many students attend Harmony Elementary?
Harmony Elementary has 562 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Overland Park, KS. CCD year-over-year: 514 (2022-23) → 520 (2023-24), nearly flat (+6).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Elementary is 15.2:1, which is 10% higher than the Kansas average of 13.8:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harmony Elementary?
8.0% of students at Harmony Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kansas average of 42.7%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmony Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harmony Elementary is White at 63.2% of enrollment, in Overland Park, KS. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony Elementary?
Harmony Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harmony Elementary rank among elementary schools in Overland Park?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Elementary ranks #5 of 13 elementary schools in Overland Park, KS. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Overland Park on the city page.
What other schools are in Blue Valley?
Besides Harmony Elementary, Blue Valley also operates Blue Valley West High (1,534 students), Blue Valley Northwest High (1,496 students), and Blue Valley High (1,396 students). See the Blue Valley district page for the complete list.