- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Waco, TX
Harmony Science Acad (Waco)
Federal NCES profile for Harmony Science Acad (Waco), including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480029211466Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 38
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmony Science Acad (Waco) earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median.
- #29 of 32
- schools in Waco · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15:1
- students per teacher
- 82.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmony Science Acad (Waco) has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Science Acad (Waco) ranks #29 of 32 schools in Waco, TX.
School address
District: Harmony Public Schools - North Texas · Texas
NCES ID 480029211466 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-9 students YoY
Harmony Science Acad (Waco) held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 33.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-9 students YoY 480029211466 · Waco, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
569 enr · 15:1 · 82.8% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth (1,232 students)
Harmony Science Acad (Waco) held near 566 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-9 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 38.9 → 33.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harmony Science Acad (Waco) 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 Science Acad (Waco)
569 students
What this shows Harmony Science Acad (Waco) reports 569 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harmony Science Acad (Waco) compares
Harmony Science Acad (Waco) 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 | 15:1 | ▲ 2% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.8% | ▲ 34% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 569 | top 41% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15:1
Leaner classes than 47% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
569
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 34% 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
15:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 59% in Texas - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.6%
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 569 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 10 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 65.4%
African American 18.3%
White 12.3%
Two or More 3.3%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.3, Harmony Science Acad (Waco) is more mixed than the Texas school average of 44.7.
Programs
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 Science Acad (Waco) Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Harmony Science Academy - Dallas | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Innovation - Fort Worth | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony Science Academy - Garland | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Innovation- Euless | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmony Science Acad (Waco)'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 (~569 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harmony Science Acad (Waco)
How many students attend Harmony Science Acad (Waco)?
Harmony Science Acad (Waco) has 569 students enrolled. It is a public school in Waco, TX. CCD year-over-year: 575 (2022-23) → 566 (2023-24), nearly flat (-9).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Acad (Waco)?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Acad (Waco) is 15:1, which is 2% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harmony Science Acad (Waco)?
82.8% of students at Harmony Science Acad (Waco) are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmony Science Acad (Waco)?
The largest demographic group at Harmony Science Acad (Waco) is Hispanic or Latino at 65.4% of enrollment, in Waco, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony Science Acad (Waco)?
Harmony Science Acad (Waco) has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (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 Science Acad (Waco) rank among schools in Waco?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Science Acad (Waco) ranks #29 of 32 schools in Waco, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Waco on the city page.
What other schools are in Harmony Public Schools - North Texas?
Besides Harmony Science Acad (Waco), 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.