How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Harmony Science Academy - Garland | Vernal Lister Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Garland, TX | Garland, TX |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 759 | 586 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.2:1 | 14.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 54.4% | 77.5% |
| Charter School | Yes | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | Yes | Yes |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Harmony Science Academy - Garland | Vernal Lister Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,259 | $12,534 |
| District | North Texas District | Garland ISD |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Harmony Science Academy - Garland | Vernal Lister Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22.8% | 9.4% |
| African American | 27.7% | 19.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27.4% | 35.2% |
| Asian | 19.1% | 30.7% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 2.9% | 4.6% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Harmony Science Academy - Garland | Vernal Lister Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 665:1 | 433:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.0% | 17.7% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 22 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.