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Harmony Grove Elementary School

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Harmony Grove Elementary School ranks 119 th of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-6

119^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 495 Arkansas Elementary Schools

Better than 76% of Arkansas elementary schools

Summary

Harmony Grove Elementary School is a public elementary school in Camden, Arkansas, serving 413 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the Harmony Grove School District, which is ranked 67 out of 250 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harmony Grove Elementary consistently performs above the state average in English Language Arts, Reading, Mathematics, and Science proficiency, with proficiency rates ranging from 48.4% to 74.6% in the 2024-2025 school year, compared to the state averages of 34.7% to 39.6%. The school has maintained a stable 4-star rating from SchoolDigger over the past several years, indicating a high-performing academic environment. Additionally, Harmony Grove Elementary has a favorable student-teacher ratio of 15.7, lower than nearby schools like Hampton Elementary (13.2), Smackover Elementary (13.0), and Bearden Elementary (12.9).

While Harmony Grove Elementary has a lower free and reduced lunch rate of 54.96% compared to nearby schools, it still serves a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. This suggests that the school is able to achieve high academic performance despite the challenges that can come with a higher proportion of students from low-income families. Overall, Harmony Grove Elementary School is a strong educational institution within the Harmony Grove School District, providing a high-quality learning environment for its students.

425

Students ?

16.2

Student/teacher ratio ?

$11,854

Per pupil spending ?

55.3%

Free/discounted lunch ?

401 Ouachita Road 88
Camden, AR 71701

(870) 574-0960

District: Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)

Students who attend Harmony Grove Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Harmony Grove High School

Racial breakdown:

White:

78.4%

African American:

16.2%

Hispanic:

3.5%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 85th percentile in 2022 → 76th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Arkansas average (47% vs 36% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 24% of Arkansas elementary schools

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped from its 85th-percentile peak (2022) to 76th (2025)

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg42%

Arkansas avg36%

119^th of 495

Arkansas public elementary schools ?

Top 24%▲ up 22 pts since 2015

From top 46% (2015) to top 24% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

67^th of 250Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita) among Arkansas districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Arkansas percentile	Rating
2025	73.8	119 of 495	76.0%	★★★★☆
2024	59.1	211 of 497	57.5%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.8	112 of 492	77.2%	★★★★☆
2022	82.6	72 of 487	85.2%	★★★★☆
2021	70.8	133 of 496	73.2%	★★★★☆
2019	66.5	167 of 488	65.8%	★★★☆☆
2018	69.3	143 of 480	70.2%	★★★★☆
2017	59.3	192 of 485	60.4%	★★★☆☆
2016	56.5	208 of 494	57.9%	★★★☆☆
2015	50.4	213 of 466	54.3%	★★★☆☆
2014	58.8	207 of 471	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	48.3	298 of 476	37.4%	★★☆☆☆
2012	42.8	328 of 468	29.9%	★★☆☆☆
2011	43.1	324 of 471	31.2%	★★☆☆☆
2010	50.9	273 of 457	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2009	52.8	253 of 445	43.1%	★★☆☆☆
2008	61.0	194 of 439	55.8%	★★★☆☆
2007	65.8	153 of 440	65.2%	★★★☆☆
2006	55.1	211 of 402	47.5%	★★☆☆☆
2005	56.6	202 of 411	50.9%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Arkansas (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics50%+12 vs state

Reading49%+13 vs state

English Language Arts48%+14 vs state

Science43%+5 vs state

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				ATLAS English Language Arts (2025)					ATLAS Reading (2025)					ATLAS Mathematics (2025)					ATLAS Science (2025)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2024)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	ATLAS English Language Arts 3rd Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 4th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 5th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts 6th Grade	ATLAS English Language Arts All Grades	ATLAS Reading 3rd Grade	ATLAS Reading 4th Grade	ATLAS Reading 5th Grade	ATLAS Reading 6th Grade	ATLAS Reading All Grades	ATLAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 4th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 5th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics 6th Grade	ATLAS Mathematics All Grades	ATLAS Science 3rd Grade	ATLAS Science 4th Grade	ATLAS Science 5th Grade	ATLAS Science 6th Grade	ATLAS Science All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Harmony Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	401 Ouachita Road 88	Camden	71701	Ouachita County	Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 574-0960	425	26	16.2	55.3%	333 (78.4%)	69 (16.2%)	15 (3.5%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	5 (1.2%)	73.8	119^th of 495 public elementary schools	76.0%		59.1	211^th of 497 public elementary schools	57.5%	92	38.0	48.4	52.7	53.7	48.4	39.7	47.6	52.7	53.7	48.6	34.5	44.5	43.7	74.6	50.2	41.4	38.0	40.0	50.7	42.8	$11,854	$2,085	$9,769
Ivory Intermediate School	Public	4-5	575 Dooley Womack	Camden	71701	Ouachita County	Camden Fairview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 836-6876	286	19	14.9	99.0%	79 (27.6%)	186 (65.0%)	6 (2.1%)	2 (0.7%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	11 (3.8%)	17.2	431^st of 495 public elementary schools	12.9%		12.4	456^th of 497 public elementary schools	8.2%	25		17.8	23.1		20.3		17.8	22.2		20.0		26.2	18.6		22.5		19.1	17.0		18.1	$16,186	$3,793	$12,393
Fairview Elementary School	Public	K-3	735 Robin Street	Camden	71701	Ouachita County	Camden Fairview School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 231-5434	523	36	14.5	99.4%	104 (19.9%)	351 (67.1%)	23 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	41 (7.8%)	9.5	472^nd of 495 public elementary schools	4.6%		13.8	450^th of 497 public elementary schools	9.5%	22	15.2				15.2	14.2				14.2	15.2				15.2	11.8				11.8	$14,000	$2,702	$11,298
Bearden Elementary School	Public	K-6	100 Oak Avenue	Bearden	71720	Ouachita County	Bearden School District	No	No	No	Yes	(833) 423-2733	219	20	11.2	98.6%	122 (55.7%)	76 (34.7%)	11 (5.0%)	2 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (3.7%)	23.4	399^th of 495 public elementary schools	19.4%		32	368^th of 497 public elementary schools	26.0%	31	23.5	38.3	16.2	20.6	24.7	23.5	35.3	16.2	17.2	23.1	35.3	29.4	13.5	31.0	26.8	20.6	17.6	16.2	17.2	17.9	$13,742	$2,572	$11,170
Hampton Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	485 East Main St.	Hampton	71744	Calhoun County	Hampton School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 798-6106	277	19	14.8	74.0%	204 (73.6%)	57 (20.6%)	10 (3.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.2%)	24.4	393^rd of 495 public elementary schools	20.6%		28.1	383^rd of 497 public elementary schools	22.9%	10	19.4	21.2	32.1	17.3	21.4	25.0	24.2	39.3	19.2	25.5	16.7	36.4	17.8	21.1	22.8	20.0	24.2	32.1	26.9	25.7	$13,030	$1,253	$11,778
Smackover Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-4	701 Magnolia St.	Norphlet	71759	Union County	Smackover Norphlet School District	No	No	No	Yes	(870) 725-3601	523	29	17.8	56.4%	431 (82.4%)	60 (11.5%)	16 (3.1%)	2 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (2.7%)	57.3	219^th of 495 public elementary schools	55.8%		50.3	261^st of 497 public elementary schools	47.5%	42	31.4	36.7			33.9	32.1	44.3			38.0	36.9	45.6			41.2	44.1	50.6			47.3	$14,530	$2,519	$12,011

Frequently Asked Questions about Harmony Grove Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Harmony Grove Elementary School?

Students at Harmony Grove Elementary School are 78% White, 16% African American, 4% Hispanic, 1% Two or more races.

Is Harmony Grove Elementary School a good school?

Harmony Grove Elementary School ranks 119^th of 495 Arkansas elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Harmony Grove Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 425 students attended Harmony Grove Elementary School.

What schools do graduates of Harmony Grove Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Harmony Grove Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Harmony Grove High School

What district is Harmony Grove Elementary School in?

Harmony Grove School District (Ouachita)

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