HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST

SUGAR LAND, Texas — 6 schools

5,405
Total Enrollment
6
Schools
$11,208
Per-Pupil Spending
Other, Elementary
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST operates 6 public schools serving 5,405 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Texas. The school portfolio breaks down into 3 other, 2 elementary, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 6,541 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Fort Bend County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $11,208 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 6.1% local, 78.4% state, and 15.5% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 33/100, ranked #837 of 1044 in Texas against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 3 of 6 schools offering Advanced Placement (42 AP courses district-wide), a 989.7:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 12.3% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 32.8% Asian, 30.6% African American, 19.0% Hispanic or Latino across the district's schools.

Harmony School of Excellence - Sugar Land accounts for 22.5% of all HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: elementary. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST school enrollment varies 2.0× across entities

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST school enrollment ranges from 729 students (lowest) to 1,471 students (highest), a spread of 742 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 50.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST student-counselor ratio is 990:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST chronic absenteeism rate is 12.3% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.5%
Federal
78.4%
State
6.1%
Local

Funding Equity

33
Equity Score
837 / 1044
State Rank
50
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Fort Bend County county, where this district is located.

$1,280
Studio/mo
$1,323
1 BR/mo
$1,573
2 BR/mo
$2,116
3 BR/mo
$2,639
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 6 schools in HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST.

White 15.2%
Hispanic or Latino 19.0%
African American 30.6%
Asian 32.8%
Multiracial 2.1%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

3 / 6
Schools with AP
42 AP courses total
989.7:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
12.3%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST

School Enrollment
Harmony School of Excellence - Sugar Land
Charter
1,471
Harmony Science Academy-Katy
Charter
1,347
Harmony Science Academy- Beaumont
Charter
1,206
Harmony School of Innovation-Sugar Land
Charter
912
Harmony School of Innovation - Katy
Charter
876
Harmony Science Academy-Sugar Land
Charter
729

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST?

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST has 6 schools, including 2 elementary, 3 other, 1 high. Total enrollment is 5,405 students.

How much does HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST spend per student?

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST spends $11,208 per student. The district has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #837 in Texas.

What is the average rent near HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Fort Bend County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST?

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST students are 32.8% Asian, 30.6% African American, 19.0% Hispanic or Latino, 15.2% White, averaged across 6 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST?

HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON WEST has an equity score of 33/100, ranking #837 out of 1044 districts in Texas. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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