- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 61/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Houston, TX
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 480021012561Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston earns 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #6 of 114
- elementary schools in Houston · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 14.5:1
- students per teacher
- 72.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston ranks #6 of 114 elementary schools in Houston, TX.
School address
District: Harmony Public Schools - Houston South · Texas
NCES ID 480021012561 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+58 students YoY
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston grew from 691 students in 2022-23 to 749 in 2023-24 (+8.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 45.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+58 students YoY 480021012561 · Houston, TX Elementary · MID · CHARTER
742 enr · 14.5:1 · 72.6% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Harmony Science Academy-Houston (750 students)
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston grew from 691 students in 2022-23 to 749 in 2023-24 (+8.4%). Teacher FTE lost 51.5 → 45.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harmony Scienc
Harmony Science Academy-Houston
750 students
- This school
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston
742 students
- Harmony School
Harmony School of Ingenuity-Houston
727 students
- Harmony School
Harmony School of Exploration- Houston
687 students
- Harmony School
Harmony School of Innovation - Houston
497 students
- Harmony Virtua 260
Harmony Virtual Academy
260 students
What this shows Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston reports 742 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston compares
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-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 | 14.5:1 | ▼ 1% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.6% | ▲ 17% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 742 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.5:1
Leaner classes than 52% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
742
Bigger than 83% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
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
14.5:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 53% in Texas - lower ratio than 47% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.8%
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
$13,143
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
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.
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.
Student-body diversity index 57.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 57.6, Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harmony Public Schools - Houston South reports $13,143 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Science Academy-Houston | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Ingenuity-Houston | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Exploration- Houston | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Innovation - Houston | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony Virtual Academy | Smaller | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 727
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 687
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
- Resource Index
- 45/100
- Enrollment
- 497
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 260
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
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 (~742 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~14.5:1)
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 an elementary school in Houston, TX. CCD year-over-year: 691 (2022-23) → 749 (2023-24), up 58.
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 14.5:1, which is 1% lower than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 8% 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 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% of enrollment, in Houston, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 57.6/100.
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 50/100 (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 Fine Arts and Technology-Houston rank among elementary schools in Houston?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston ranks #6 of 114 elementary 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 elementary schools in Houston on the city page.
What other schools are in Harmony Public Schools - Houston South?
Besides Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston, Harmony Public Schools - Houston South also operates Harmony Science Academy-Houston (750 students), Harmony School of Ingenuity-Houston (727 students), and Harmony School of Exploration- Houston (687 students). See the Harmony Public Schools - Houston South district page for the complete list.