At a glance
Reported students
403
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
25
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
16.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
01–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Ohio elementary enrollment
53rd percentile
Compared with 1,712 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
403
Harman Elementary School: 403 reported students.
State peer staffing position
33rd percentile
16.1:1 reported; state peer median 17.4:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 438
- Teachers (FTE)
- 30
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Harman Elementary School
Harman Elementary School is a public elementary school serving grades 01–06 in Dayton. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Oakwood City. NCES reports 403 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,712 elementary schools in Ohio with comparable records, this school is close in size to the reported median of 391.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 53rd percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 16.1:1, close to the Ohio median of 17.4:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (82.1%) and multiracial (7.9%). English learners represent 0.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.8%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.
Questions worth asking Harman Elementary School
- 1How do the reported 16.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 25 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 0 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 0.5%
- Students with disabilities
- 9.8%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 3.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 0
- Nurses (FTE)
- 0
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White82.1%
- Hispanic4%
- Black0.7%
- Asian4.5%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.7%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial7.9%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Oakwood City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Smith Elementary School
Elementary · Grades PK–06
494 reported students
Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School
Elementary · Grades KG–KG
130 reported students
Oakwood Junior High School
Middle · Grades 07–08
319 reported students
Oakwood High School
High · Grades 09–12
656 reported students
Public schools near Harman Elementary School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Smith Elementary School Elementary · Oakwood City | PK–06 | 494 | 0.7 mi |
| Horace Mann Elementary School Elementary · Dayton City | PK–06 | 385 | 1 mi |
| Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School Elementary · Oakwood City | KG–KG | 130 | 1.4 mi |
| Southdale Elementary School Elementary · Kettering City School District | KG–05 | 530 | 1.6 mi |
| Orchard Park Elementary School Elementary · Kettering City School District | KG–05 | 294 | 1.8 mi |
| Montgomery Preparatory Academy Elementary · Charter · Montgomery Preparatory Academy | KG–08 | 237 | 1.8 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Harman Elementary School
What grades does Harman Elementary School serve?
Harman Elementary School reports grades 01–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Oakwood City.
How many students attend Harman Elementary School?
Harman Elementary School reported 403 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 53rd percentile among 1,712 Ohio elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 438 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Harman Elementary School?
The calculated ratio is 16.1:1, based on 403 students and 25 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Ohio median for the same school level is 17.4:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Harman Elementary School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Harman Elementary School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Oakwood City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Harman Elementary School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
3.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Harman Elementary School in?
Harman Elementary School is part of Oakwood City, based in Dayton, OH, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Harman Elementary School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Smith Elementary School (0.7 mi), Horace Mann Elementary School (1 mi), Julian & Marjorie Lange School Elementary School (1.4 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.