Enrollment
602
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 480026614162 Charter school
Harmony School of Science- San Antonio — San Antonio, TX
Federal NCES profile for Harmony School of Science- San Antonio, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 38/100.
👥 Class size 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 - South Texas · 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)
20.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
15.5:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
36.1%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-42% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harmony School of Science- San Antonio compares with Texas and U.S. medians
The federal record — no proprietary index, no editorial formula.
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Harmony School of Science- San Antonio reports 602 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 20.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 6% above the Texas state mean of 14.6:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 3% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 36.1% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 42% below the Texas average and 30% below the national baseline.
On the finance side, the surrounding Harmony Public Schools - South Texas spends $12,995 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 1.6% from local sources (property taxes), 75.8% from the state, and 22.6% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F), calculated from 1 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 Science- San Antonio 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 | 15.5:1 | ▲ 6% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 36.1% | ▼ 42% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 602 | top 63% | — | — |
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
36.1%
free-lunch eligible
— 42% below the Texas average of 61.9%
Below the 40% Title I threshold — federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
15.5:1
students per teacher
— 6% above state mean
Top 65% in Texas — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Funding equity
$12,995
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.
Overview
Enrollment 602 Top 63% in Texas — larger than 37% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 20.0
Students per teacher 15.5:1 +6% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 36.1% -42% vs state
NCES ID 480026614162
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.3%
African American 18.8%
White 17.1%
Asian 9.5%
Two or More 6.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.3% of enrollment.
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harmony Public Schools - South Texas, which includes Harmony School of Science- San Antonio.
$12,995
Per student
-24%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-33%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 1.6%
State 75.8%
Federal 22.6%
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
- 718
- Students per teacher
- 13:1
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 15.2:1
- Enrollment
- 671
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Enrollment
- 508
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
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Frequently asked questions about Harmony School of Science- San Antonio
How many students attend Harmony School of Science- San Antonio?
Harmony School of Science- San Antonio has 602 students enrolled. It is a other school in SAN ANTONIO, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony School of Science- San Antonio?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony School of Science- San Antonio is 15.5:1, which is 6% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 3% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harmony School of Science- San Antonio?
36.1% of students at Harmony School of Science- San Antonio are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmony School of Science- San Antonio?
The largest demographic group at Harmony School of Science- San Antonio is Hispanic or Latino at 48.3%. The school serves a diverse student body in SAN ANTONIO, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony School of Science- San Antonio?
Harmony School of Science- San Antonio has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (F) based on 1 factor: student-teacher ratio. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.