- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Big Sandy, TX
Harmony Int
Federal NCES profile for Harmony Int, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 57/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 482256009082
👥 S:T ratio 62
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 50
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmony Int earns 57/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools.
- #1 of 8
- public schools in Big Sandy · Resource Index
- 57
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.5:1
- small classes for Texas
- 50.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmony Int has class sizes smaller than 92% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Int ranks #1 of 8 public schools in Big Sandy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+2 students YoY
Harmony Int held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 16.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+2 students YoY 482256009082 · Big Sandy, TX Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
124 enr · 9.5:1 · 50.0% lunch · RII 57
Nearest enrollment peer: Harmony H S (273 students)
Harmony Int held near 158 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+2 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.0 → 16.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harmony Int in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harmony H S
Harmony H S
273 students
- Harmony El
Harmony El
263 students
- Harmony J H
Harmony J H
235 students
- This school
Harmony Int
124 students
What this shows Harmony Int reports 124 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harmony Int compares
Harmony Int 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 | 9.5:1 | ▼ 35% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.0% | ▼ 19% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 124 | top 90% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.5:1
Leaner classes than 91% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
124
Bigger than 12% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% 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
9.5:1
students per teacher
- 35% below state mean
Top 8% in Texas - lower ratio than 92% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.8%
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
Counselors0.5 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.9 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 76.6%
Hispanic or Latino 19.4%
Two or More 3.2%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: White at 76.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 37.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 37.5, Harmony Int is less mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Int Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony H S | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony El | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony J H | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmony Int's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 263
- Students per teacher
- 12.5:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 235
- Students per teacher
- 10.7:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
Nationwide elementary 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 (~124 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harmony Int
How many students attend Harmony Int?
Harmony Int has 124 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Big Sandy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 156 (2022-23) → 158 (2023-24), nearly flat (+2).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Int?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Int is 9.5:1, which is 35% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 39% 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 Int?
50.0% of students at Harmony Int are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmony Int?
The largest demographic group at Harmony Int is White at 76.6% of enrollment, in Big Sandy, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony Int?
Harmony Int 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 Int rank among public schools in Big Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Int 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 Int, Harmony Isd also operates Harmony H S (273 students), Harmony El (263 students), and Harmony J H (235 students). See the Harmony Isd district page for the complete list.