- Enrollment
- 1,165
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Harmony School of Discovery - Houston
Federal NCES profile for Harmony School of Discovery - Houston, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480027412489Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 56
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmony School of Discovery - Houston earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #26 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 58.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmony School of Discovery - Houston has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony School of Discovery - Houston ranks #26 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Harmony Public Schools - Houston North · Texas
NCES ID 480027412489 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+14 students YoY
Harmony School of Discovery - Houston held near 853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 57.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+14 students YoY 480027412489 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
858 enr · 14.8:1 · 58.6% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Harmony School of Excellence-Houston (1,165 students)
Harmony School of Discovery - Houston held near 853 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+14 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 58.5 → 57.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harmony School of Discovery - Houston in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harmony School
Harmony School of Excellence-Houston
1,165 students
- Harmony School
Harmony School of Excellence - Katy
1,123 students
- This school
Harmony School of Discovery - Houston
858 students
- Harmony School
Harmony School of Advancement-Houston
752 students
- Harmony School
Harmony School of Technology-Houston
703 students
- Harmony School
Harmony School of Achievement - Houston
694 students
What this shows Harmony School of Discovery - Houston reports 858 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harmony School of Discovery - Houston compares
Harmony School of Discovery - Houston 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 | 14.8:1 | ▲ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 58.6% | ▼ 5% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 858 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
858
Bigger than 88% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
58.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 5% 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 1% above state mean
Top 57% in Texas - lower ratio than 43% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
17.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
Funding equity
$11,690
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
74
in-school suspensions + 15 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 8.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 10.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 40.7%
African American 23.9%
Asian 18.8%
White 14.8%
Two or More 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 72.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 72.0, Harmony School of Discovery - Houston is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 18
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harmony Public Schools - Houston North reports $11,690 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harmony School of Discovery - Houston Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony School of Excellence-Houston | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Excellence - Katy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Advancement-Houston | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Technology-Houston | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Achievement - Houston | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmony School of Discovery - Houston's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
- Enrollment
- 752
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- Enrollment
- 703
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 694
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
Nationwide other 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 (~858 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harmony School of Discovery - Houston
How many students attend Harmony School of Discovery - Houston?
Harmony School of Discovery - Houston has 858 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 853 (2023-24), nearly flat (+14).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony School of Discovery - Houston?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony School of Discovery - Houston is 14.8:1, which is 1% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 6% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harmony School of Discovery - Houston?
58.6% of students at Harmony School of Discovery - Houston are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmony School of Discovery - Houston?
The largest demographic group at Harmony School of Discovery - Houston is Hispanic or Latino at 40.7% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 72.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony School of Discovery - Houston?
Harmony School of Discovery - Houston has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harmony School of Discovery - Houston rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony School of Discovery - Houston ranks #26 of 435 schools in Houston, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Harmony Public Schools - Houston North?
Besides Harmony School of Discovery - Houston, Harmony Public Schools - Houston North also operates Harmony School of Excellence-Houston (1,165 students), Harmony School of Excellence - Katy (1,123 students), and Harmony School of Advancement-Houston (752 students). See the Harmony Public Schools - Houston North district page for the complete list.