Harmony Hills Elementary

13407 Lydia St
Silver Spring, MD 20906

www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/harmonyhillses/

655 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harmony Hills Elementary School, located in the heart of Silver Spring, Maryland, is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) system. The school serves a diverse student body from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade, fostering an environment rooted in academic growth and community engagement. With a commitment to inclusivity, the school focuses on supporting the social-emotional and intellectual development of every child, ensuring that students from various backgrounds receive the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a changing global landscape.

Academically, Harmony Hills emphasizes a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core subjects with opportunities for creative thinking and collaborative learning. The staff works closely with families and the local community to create a supportive culture that values equity and high expectations. By leveraging the tools and standards provided by the MCPS district, the school strives to prepare its students not only for middle school transition but for lifelong learning, emphasizing character development alongside rigorous academic standards.

655

Total Students

60.4

Full-Time Teachers

10.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harmony Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	557
Black	64
Asian	14
Two or More	5
American Indian	1

Hispanic
557 (85.0%)
Black
64 (9.8%)
White
14 (2.1%)
Asian
14 (2.1%)
Two or More
5 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Montgomery County Public Schools
Phone:	(240)740-0780
Website:	http://www.montgomeryschoolsmd.org/schools/harmonyhillses/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	655
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	346
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* 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 41

Kindergarten 93

Grade 1 110

Grade 2 117

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 99

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harmony Hills Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	93
Grade 1	110
Grade 2	117
Grade 3	110
Grade 4	85
Grade 5	99

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harmony Hills Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	335	51.1%
Male	320	48.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)