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Harmony Elementary School

100 MURPHY RD, NEW MONMOUTH, NJ 07748

Top 10% School in New Jersey

Ranked 23 of 256 in New Jersey

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About Harmony Elementary School

Walking up to Harmony Elementary on Murphy Road, you’re greeted by the familiar rhythm of a neighborhood school: parents chatting, children arriving with backpacks, teachers opening doors with warm welcomes. It’s the kind of place that feels rooted in the community.

The school enrols about 476 students for grades Pre-K through 5.The student-teacher ratio is approximately 12 : 1, giving educators the space to know kids’ names, strengths and stories.

In terms of academics, around 41 % of students achieve proficiency in math and about 50 % in reading. While there are other strong schools in the same district such as Lincroft Elementary School and Middletown Village Elementary School parents say Harmony stands out for its friendly feel and dependable culture.

On the housing front, living nearby reflects the demand: the median rent is around US $1,500 per month in this area of the township. Harmony doesn’t list any widely known “famous alum,” but many former students stay in the region, returning as volunteers, staff or community members, an understated legacy of belonging.

Harmony Elementary School Contact Information

Address

100 MURPHY RD, NEW MONMOUTH, NJ 07748

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Phone

(732) 671-2111

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 62%
Reading 50%
State average proficiency is 62% in Math and 50% in Reading.
40
Full-time Teachers
12 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
476
Total Students
$85903
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 23 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Harmony Elementary School

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
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Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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Mansfield Public Schools Educator Spotlight: Pathways of a Fourth-Grade Teacher

MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM – 3:20 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Student Demographics

White 79%
Asian 1.9%
Hispanic 14.2%
Black 1.1%
Two+ Races 3.6%
Native Am. 1%
White
79%
Asian
1.9%
Hispanic
14.2%
Black
1.1%
Two+ Races
3.6%
Native Am.
1%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 476
46.2%
220 Female
53.8%
256 Male

Student Population

476 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 12 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

990 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

In October 2025, Harmony Elementary hosted its “Global Cultures Week,” where each class explored different countries’ traditions, families contributed food and stories, and hallways were transformed into walk-through cultural displays.

FAQ

1. What kind of environment does Harmony offer?

A. A welcoming community-school feel where kindness and connection matter as much as academics.

2. How are parents involved at Harmony?

A. Through family nights, volunteer support in classrooms, and events like cultural celebrations that bring everyone together.

3. How does the school support kids who need extra help?

A. Teachers use small-group settings and personalized check-ins, so children receive it when they need it.

4. What kinds of creative or enrichment activities does Harmony have?

A. Events like Global Cultures Week, reading fairs, and project-based learning days help students explore beyond textbooks.

5. What do families appreciate most about Harmony Elementary?

A. That it balances strong teaching with a warm, connected sense of community a place where children are known and supported.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

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The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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