Enrollment
742
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Elementary school (grades K-5) NCES 480021012561 Charter school
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston — Houston, TX
Federal NCES profile for Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 51/100.
👥 Class size 46
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Harmony Public Schools - Houston South · Texas
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
51.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
13.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
-8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
72.6%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
+17% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston compares with Texas and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston reports 742 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 51.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 8% below the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling more teacher attention per pupil than the state benchmark. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 15% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 72.6% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 17% above the Texas average and 40% above the national baseline. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 24.8% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Harmony Public Schools - Houston South spends $12,434 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 4.1% from local sources (property taxes), 75.3% from the state, and 20.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-), calculated from 3 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Texas state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.5:1 | ▼ 8% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 77% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Economic need
72.6%
free-lunch eligible
— 17% above the Texas average of 61.9%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold — federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.5:1
students per teacher
— 8% below state mean
Top 34% in Texas — lower ratio than 66% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,434
per pupil, district-wide
— below Texas avg of $17,150
Below the U.S. average per-pupil spend — funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
22
in-school suspensions + 60 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Overview
Enrollment 742 Top 77% in Texas — larger than 23% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 51.0
Students per teacher 13.5:1 -8% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 72.6% +17% vs state
NCES ID 480021012561
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 47.6%
African American 44.1%
White 3.8%
Asian 3.4%
Two or More 0.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 47.6% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 0.0
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 24.8%
In-school suspensions 22
Out-of-school suspensions 60
Expulsions 7
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harmony Public Schools - Houston South, which includes Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston.
$12,434
Per student
-27%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-36%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 4.1%
State 75.3%
Federal 20.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 12.8:1
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 15.3:1
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston
How many students attend Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston?
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston has 742 students enrolled. It is a elementary school in HOUSTON, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston is 13.5:1, which is 8% lower than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.9:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston?
72.6% of students at Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-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 Fine Arts and Technology-Houston?
The largest demographic group at Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston is Hispanic or Latino at 47.6%. The school serves a diverse student body in HOUSTON, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston?
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (C-) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.