HARMONY GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Ouachita)

425 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Harmony Grove Elementary School, located in Camden, Arkansas, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Harmony Grove School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic development and the personal growth of its young students. By prioritizing foundational skills in core subjects, the school aims to prepare children for success as they transition into higher grade levels within the district.

Beyond academics, Harmony Grove Elementary is deeply integrated into the local community, reflecting the values and spirit of the Ouachita County area. Through its website, the school maintains clear communication with families, providing resources and updates to ensure parents stay involved in their children's educational journey. The school strives to create a safe, inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through classroom instruction, extracurricular opportunities, and a dedicated staff focused on student achievement.

425

Total Students

26.1

Full-Time Teachers

16.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

55.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARMONY GROVE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	333
Hispanic	15
Black	69
Two or More	5
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
333 (78.4%)
Black
69 (16.2%)
Hispanic
15 (3.5%)
Two or More
5 (1.2%)
American Indian
2 (0.5%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	HARMONY GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT (Ouachita)
Phone:	(870)574-0960
Website:	http://hgsd1.com
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	425
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	180
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	55

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 3

Kindergarten 63

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 50

Grade 3 59

Grade 4 64

Grade 5 56

Grade 6 66