- Enrollment
- 1,123
- Students per teacher
- 38.7:1
- Resource Index
- 0/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Houston, TX
Harmony School of Excellence-Houston
Federal NCES profile for Harmony School of Excellence-Houston, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 44/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480027411244Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 75
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmony School of Excellence-Houston earns 44/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #129 of 435
- schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 44
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.1:1
- large classes for Texas
- 50.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmony School of Excellence-Houston has class sizes larger than 81% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony School of Excellence-Houston ranks #129 of 435 schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Harmony Public Schools - Houston North · Texas
NCES ID 480027411244 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+57 students YoY
Harmony School of Excellence-Houston grew from 1,056 students in 2022-23 to 1,113 in 2023-24 (+5.4%).
Teacher FTE added 68.7 → 71.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+57 students YoY 480027411244 · Houston, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
1,165 enr · 17.1:1 · 50.9% lunch · RII 44
Nearest enrollment peer: Harmony School of Excellence - Katy (1,123 students)
Harmony School of Excellence-Houston grew from 1,056 students in 2022-23 to 1,113 in 2023-24 (+5.4%). Teacher FTE added 68.7 → 71.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harmony School of Excellence-Houston in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Harmony School of Excellence-Houston
1,165 students
- Harmony School
Harmony School of Excellence - Katy
1,123 students
- Harmony 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 Excellence-Houston reports 1,165 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harmony School of Excellence-Houston compares
Harmony School of Excellence-Houston is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.1:1 | ▲ 16% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.9% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,165 | top 8% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.1:1
Leaner classes than 30% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,165
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 18% 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
17.1:1
students per teacher
- 16% above state mean
Top 81% in Texas - lower ratio than 19% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
9.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
12
in-school suspensions + 23 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 3 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 46.2%
African American 20.3%
White 16.3%
Asian 13.0%
Two or More 3.3%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 70.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 70.1, Harmony School of Excellence-Houston is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Excellence-Houston Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony School of Excellence - Katy | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Discovery - Houston | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Advancement-Houston | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Technology-Houston | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Achievement - Houston | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmony School of Excellence-Houston's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 858
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- 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 (~1,165 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harmony School of Excellence-Houston
How many students attend Harmony School of Excellence-Houston?
Harmony School of Excellence-Houston has 1,165 students enrolled. It is a public school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 1,056 (2022-23) → 1,113 (2023-24), up 57.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony School of Excellence-Houston?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony School of Excellence-Houston is 17.1:1, which is 16% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 9% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harmony School of Excellence-Houston?
50.9% of students at Harmony School of Excellence-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 Excellence-Houston?
The largest demographic group at Harmony School of Excellence-Houston is Hispanic or Latino at 46.2% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 70.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony School of Excellence-Houston?
Harmony School of Excellence-Houston has a Resource Investment Index of 44/100 (typical 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 School of Excellence-Houston rank among schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony School of Excellence-Houston ranks #129 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 Excellence-Houston, Harmony Public Schools - Houston North also operates Harmony School of Excellence - Katy (1,123 students), Harmony School of Discovery - Houston (858 students), and Harmony School of Advancement-Houston (752 students). See the Harmony Public Schools - Houston North district page for the complete list.