- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Big Sandy, TX
Harmony H S
Federal NCES profile for Harmony H S, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 482256002294
👥 S:T ratio 65
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmony H S earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Big Sandy · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 8.8:1
- small classes for Texas
- 49.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmony H S has class sizes smaller than 94% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony H S ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Big Sandy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Harmony H S held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.2 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 482256002294 · Big Sandy, TX High · SMALL · TRAD
273 enr · 8.8:1 · 49.6% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Harmony El (263 students)
Harmony H S held near 283 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 31.3 → 30.2 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harmony H S in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harmony H S
273 students
- Harmony El
Harmony El
263 students
- Harmony J H
Harmony J H
235 students
- Harmony Int
Harmony Int
124 students
What this shows Harmony H S reports 273 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harmony H S compares
Harmony H S held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 8.8:1 | ▼ 40% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 49.6% | ▼ 20% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 273 | top 78% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
8.8:1
Leaner classes than 93% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
273
Bigger than 28% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
49.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 20% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
8.8:1
students per teacher
- 40% below state mean
Top 6% in Texas - lower ratio than 94% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,033
per pupil, district-wide
- below Texas avg of $14,348
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 273 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
21
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 7.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 70.3%
Hispanic or Latino 27.8%
Two or More 1.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: White at 70.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 42.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 42.8, Harmony H S is about as mixed as the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harmony Isd reports $13,033 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harmony H S Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony El | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony J H | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmony H S's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~273 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harmony H S
How many students attend Harmony H S?
Harmony H S has 273 students enrolled. It is a high school in Big Sandy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 282 (2022-23) → 283 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony H S?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony H S is 8.8:1, which is 40% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 44% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harmony H S?
49.6% of students at Harmony H S are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmony H S?
The largest demographic group at Harmony H S is White at 70.3% of enrollment, in Big Sandy, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony H S?
Harmony H S has a Resource Investment Index of 57/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harmony H S rank among public schools in Big Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony H S ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Big Sandy, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Big Sandy on the city page.
What other schools are in Harmony Isd?
Besides Harmony H S, Harmony Isd also operates Harmony El (263 students), Harmony J H (235 students), and Harmony Int (124 students). See the Harmony Isd district page for the complete list.