- Enrollment
- 273
- Students per teacher
- 8.8:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Big Sandy, TX
Harmony J H
Federal NCES profile for Harmony J H, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 482256006116
👥 S:T ratio 57
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 46
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmony J H earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools.
- #3 of 8
- public schools in Big Sandy · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 10.7:1
- small classes for Texas
- 41.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmony J H has class sizes smaller than 86% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony J H ranks #3 of 8 public schools in Big Sandy, TX.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-5 students YoY
Harmony J H held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-5 students YoY 482256006116 · Big Sandy, TX Middle · SMALL · TRAD
235 enr · 10.7:1 · 41.9% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Harmony H S (273 students)
Harmony J H held near 253 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-5 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 22.1 → 21.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harmony J H 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
- This school
Harmony J H
235 students
- Harmony Int
Harmony Int
124 students
What this shows Harmony J H reports 235 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harmony J H compares
Harmony J H 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 | 10.7:1 | ▼ 27% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.9% | ▼ 32% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 235 | top 81% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
10.7:1
Leaner classes than 85% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
235
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
41.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
10.7:1
students per teacher
- 27% below state mean
Top 14% in Texas - lower ratio than 86% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Engagement
21.7%
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 235 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
40
in-school suspensions + 12 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 17.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 22.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 74.0%
Hispanic or Latino 23.8%
Asian 1.3%
African American 0.4%
Two or More 0.4%
Largest group: White at 74.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 39.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 39.6, Harmony J H 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 J H Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony H S | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony El | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony Int | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmony J H'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
- 124
- Students per teacher
- 9.5:1
- Resource Index
- 57/100
Nationwide middle 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 (~235 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harmony J H
How many students attend Harmony J H?
Harmony J H has 235 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Big Sandy, TX. CCD year-over-year: 258 (2022-23) → 253 (2023-24), nearly flat (-5).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony J H?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony J H is 10.7:1, which is 27% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 32% 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 J H?
41.9% of students at Harmony J H are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmony J H?
The largest demographic group at Harmony J H is White at 74.0% of enrollment, in Big Sandy, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony J H?
Harmony J H has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (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 J H rank among public schools in Big Sandy?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony J H ranks #3 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 J H, Harmony Isd also operates Harmony H S (273 students), Harmony El (263 students), and Harmony Int (124 students). See the Harmony Isd district page for the complete list.