Enrollment
584
Kentucky · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Goshen, KY
Harmony Elementary School
Federal NCES profile for Harmony Elementary School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 61/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 210453002008
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 42
📋 Attendance 87
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmony Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median.
- #1 of 3
- public schools in Goshen · Resource Index
- 61
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.2:1
- students per teacher
- 11.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmony Elementary School has class sizes near the Kentucky median. Computed live against every Kentucky school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Goshen, KY.
School address
District: Oldham County · Kentucky
NCES ID 210453002008 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
41.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.2:1
vs 15.2:1 Kentucky avg
-7% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
11.4%
vs 59.2% Kentucky avg
-81% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harmony Elementary School compares with Kentucky and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harmony Elementary School
Harmony Elementary School is a lower-poverty, mid-sized elementary school in Goshen, Kentucky, enrolling 584 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 14.2:1 puts it in the smaller third of Kentucky schools by student-teacher ratio.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 11.4% free-meal eligibility runs 81% below the Kentucky average.
Enrollment of 584 puts it in the larger third of Kentucky schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index outscores 93% of the 1,389 Kentucky schools with a score on record, a top-tier result on this measure.
Among 40 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need Kentucky schools statewide, it ranks #2, a top-tier result once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is predominantly White (85% of enrollment) (diversity index 26/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 292 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 5.1% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students) and South Oldham High School (1,304 students) alongside Harmony Elementary School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harmony Elementary School compares
Harmony Elementary School on the metrics families compare, against Kentucky and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Kentucky | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.2:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.2:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 11.4% | ▼ 81% | 59.2% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 584 | top 27% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.2:1
Leaner classes than 55% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
584
Bigger than 71% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
11.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the Kentucky average of 59.2%
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
14.2:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 38% in Kentucky - lower ratio than 62% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
5.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,129
per pupil, district-wide
- below Kentucky avg of $13,211
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 292 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 5 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 85.4%
Two or More 6.2%
Hispanic or Latino 5.8%
Asian 1.5%
African American 1.0%
Largest group: White at 85.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 26.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 26.3, Harmony Elementary School is less mixed than the Kentucky school average of 34.5.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Oldham County, which includes Harmony Elementary School.
$12,129
Per student
-8%
vs Kentucky
Avg $13,211
-27%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 42.6%
State 47.1%
Federal 10.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Harmony Elementary School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oldham County High School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Oldham High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Oldham Middle School | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Oldham County Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmony Elementary School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,547
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,304
- Students per teacher
- 20.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 948
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 848
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 768
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Kentucky, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~584 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Harmony Elementary School
How many students attend Harmony Elementary School?
Harmony Elementary School has 584 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Goshen, KY.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Elementary School is 14.2:1, which is 7% lower than the Kentucky average of 15.2:1 and 10% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harmony Elementary School?
11.4% of students at Harmony Elementary School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Kentucky average of 59.2%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmony Elementary School?
The largest demographic group at Harmony Elementary School is White at 85.4% of enrollment, in Goshen, KY.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony Elementary School?
Harmony Elementary School has a Resource Investment Index of 61/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harmony Elementary School rank among public schools in Goshen?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Elementary School ranks #1 of 3 public schools in Goshen, KY. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Goshen on the city page.
Is Harmony Elementary School a good school?
Harmony Elementary School earns 61/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Kentucky median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Oldham County?
Besides Harmony Elementary School, Oldham County also operates Oldham County High School (1,547 students), South Oldham High School (1,304 students), and North Oldham High School (948 students). See the Oldham County district page for the complete list.
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