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Elementary· 27 schools in district

Harmony School

4910 County Road 940, Logan, AL 35098Cullman County →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades PK–08Non-Charter
321
Students
Total enrolled
$13,781
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
~avg
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 22% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Mid-sized public school
Serves 321 students in grades PK–08 in Logan, Alabama.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,781 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Harmony School is a mid-sized elementary in Logan, Alabama, serving grades PK–08 with 321 students. The district invests $13,781 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 62% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Harmony School

321
Total Students
15.7 : 1
Student:Teacher
62%
Free Lunch
20
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (PK–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution162 male · 159 female
50%
50%
Male 50%Female 50%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility62%
National avg 52% · 199 students
Student Composition
92%
White92%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Multiracial3%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 010102001676

Academic Outcomes at Harmony School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 24th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 35098

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,781Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,781
State avg
$14,511
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,064
Student Support$2,618
Administration$1,654
Operations$2,067
Other$1,378
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,781 spent per student, an estimated $6,105 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
55%
25%
State government
55.5%
Local (property tax)
25.1%
Federal programs
19.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Hanceville Elementary SchoolFairview Elementary SchoolHolly Pond Elementary SchoolCold Springs Elementary School
+7 more
↓
Middle
Good Hope Middle SchoolWest Point Middle SchoolFairview Middle SchoolHanceville Middle School
+1 more
↓
High School
West Point High SchoolFairview High SchoolGood Hope High SchoolHanceville High School
+5 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
GradesPK – 08
Location—
CountyCullman County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictCullman County →
Phone: (256)747-1427
NCES ID: 010102001676
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Logan seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Cullman County
Elem
Hanceville Elementary School
624 students · PK–05
● 38 opp78% FRL
Elem
Fairview Elementary School
614 students · PK–05
66% FRL
High
West Point High School
606 students · 09–12
● 39 opp62% FRL
Elem
Holly Pond Elementary School
578 students · PK–08
● 44 opp71% FRL
Elem
Cold Springs Elementary School
519 students · PK–08
● 42 opp61% FRL
Elem
West Point Elementary School
518 students · PK–03
● 39 opp67% FRL
High
Fairview High School
501 students · 09–12
61% FRL
Elem
Vinemont Elementary School
483 students · PK–05
● 43 opp68% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
4910 County Road 940, Logan, AL 35098
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.