- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Garland, TX
Harmony Science Academy - Garland
Federal NCES profile for Harmony Science Academy - Garland, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480029212536Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 37
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 45
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmony Science Academy - Garland earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Texas median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #24 of 39
- schools in Garland · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.8:1
- students per teacher
- 60.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmony Science Academy - Garland has class sizes near the Texas median. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Science Academy - Garland ranks #24 of 39 schools in Garland, TX.
School address
District: Harmony Public Schools - North Texas · Texas
NCES ID 480029212536 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+16 students YoY
Harmony Science Academy - Garland held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 45.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+16 students YoY 480029212536 · Garland, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
759 enr · 15.8:1 · 60.7% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth (1,232 students)
Harmony Science Academy - Garland held near 743 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+16 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.5 → 45.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harmony Science Academy - 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
- This school
Harmony Science Academy - Garland
759 students
- Harmony School
Harmony School of Innovation- Euless
708 students
- Harmony Scienc
Harmony Science Academy - Euless
659 students
What this shows Harmony Science Academy - Garland reports 759 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harmony Science Academy - Garland compares
Harmony Science Academy - 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 | 15.8:1 | ▲ 7% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 60.7% | ▼ 2% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 759 | top 22% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.8:1
Leaner classes than 40% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
759
Bigger than 84% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
60.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% 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
15.8:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 69% in Texas - lower ratio than 31% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
21.9%
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 759 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 16 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 27.7%
Hispanic or Latino 27.4%
White 22.8%
Asian 19.1%
Two or More 2.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 27.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 75.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 75.9, Harmony Science Academy - Garland 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 Academy - Garland 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 | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Innovation - Fort Worth | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Innovation- Euless | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harmony Science Academy - Euless | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmony Science Academy - 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
- 708
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 659
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
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 (~759 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harmony Science Academy - Garland
How many students attend Harmony Science Academy - Garland?
Harmony Science Academy - Garland has 759 students enrolled. It is a public school in Garland, TX. CCD year-over-year: 727 (2022-23) → 743 (2023-24), nearly flat (+16).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Academy - Garland?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Academy - Garland is 15.8:1, which is 7% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 1% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harmony Science Academy - Garland?
60.7% of students at Harmony Science Academy - Garland are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmony Science Academy - Garland?
The largest demographic group at Harmony Science Academy - Garland is African American at 27.7% of enrollment, in Garland, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 75.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony Science Academy - Garland?
Harmony Science Academy - Garland has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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 Academy - Garland rank among schools in Garland?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Science Academy - Garland ranks #24 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 Science Academy - 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.