- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garland, TX
Harmony School of Innovation - Garland
Federal NCES profile for Harmony School of Innovation - Garland, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480029213199Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 67
📋 Attendance 32
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmony School of Innovation - Garland earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #3 of 39
- schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16:1
- large classes for Texas
- 50.5%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmony School of Innovation - Garland has class sizes larger than 71% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony School of Innovation - Garland ranks #3 of 39 schools in Garland, TX.
School address
District: Harmony Public Schools - North Texas · Texas
NCES ID 480029213199 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-17 students YoY
Harmony School of Innovation - Garland held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 39.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-17 students YoY 480029213199 · Garland, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
658 enr · 16:1 · 50.5% lunch · RII 51
Nearest enrollment peer: Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth (1,232 students)
Harmony School of Innovation - Garland held near 609 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-17 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 41.1 → 39.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harmony School of Innovation - Garland in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Harmony Scienc
Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth
1,232 students
- Harmony Scienc
Harmony Science Academy - Dallas
1,110 students
- Harmony School
Harmony School of Innovation - Fort Worth
947 students
- Harmony Scienc
Harmony Science Academy - Garland
759 students
- Harmony School
Harmony School of Innovation- Euless
708 students
- This school
Harmony School of Innovation - Garland
658 students
What this shows Harmony School of Innovation - Garland reports 658 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harmony School of Innovation - Garland compares
Harmony School of Innovation - Garland 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 | 16:1 | ▲ 9% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 50.5% | ▼ 18% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 658 | top 31% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16:1
Leaner classes than 38% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
658
Bigger than 77% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
50.5%
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
16:1
students per teacher
- 9% above state mean
Top 71% in Texas - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
27.4%
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
$11,259
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 165 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
44
in-school suspensions + 73 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 6.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 30.5%
White 28.3%
African American 21.0%
Asian 16.4%
Two or More 3.6%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 30.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.5, Harmony School of Innovation - Garland is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 6
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harmony Public Schools - North Texas reports $11,259 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harmony School of Innovation - Garland Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony Science Academy - Dallas | Larger | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Innovation - Fort Worth | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony Science Academy - Garland | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Innovation- Euless | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmony School of Innovation - Garland's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,110
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 947
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 759
- Students per teacher
- 15.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
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 (~658 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harmony School of Innovation - Garland
How many students attend Harmony School of Innovation - Garland?
Harmony School of Innovation - Garland has 658 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 626 (2022-23) → 609 (2023-24), nearly flat (-17).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony School of Innovation - Garland?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony School of Innovation - Garland is 16:1, which is 9% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 2% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harmony School of Innovation - Garland?
50.5% of students at Harmony School of Innovation - Garland are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmony School of Innovation - Garland?
The largest demographic group at Harmony School of Innovation - Garland is Hispanic or Latino at 30.5% of enrollment, in Garland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony School of Innovation - Garland?
Harmony School of Innovation - Garland has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (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 School of Innovation - Garland rank among schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony School of Innovation - Garland ranks #3 of 39 schools in Garland, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Garland on the city page.
What other schools are in Harmony Public Schools - North Texas?
Besides Harmony School of Innovation - Garland, Harmony Public Schools - North Texas also operates Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth (1,232 students), Harmony Science Academy - Dallas (1,110 students), and Harmony School of Innovation - Fort Worth (947 students). See the Harmony Public Schools - North Texas district page for the complete list.