Enrollment
1,347
Texas · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data Other / mixed grade configuration NCES 480140513062 Charter school
Harmony Science Academy-Katy — Katy, TX
Federal NCES profile for Harmony Science Academy-Katy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 46/100.
👥 Class size 35
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 80
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 - Houston West · 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)
79.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
16.3:1
vs 14.6:1 Texas avg
+12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
45.7%
vs 61.9% Texas avg
-26% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harmony Science Academy-Katy 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 Science Academy-Katy reports 1,347 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 79.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 16.3:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 12% 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% higher, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
Title I and federal lunch eligibility offer another window into the student body: 45.7% of pupils qualify for free meals, a proxy for household income that federal programs use to direct funding. The free-lunch share is 26% below the Texas average and 12% below the national baseline. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 1347 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 7.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Harmony Public Schools - Houston West spends $11,208 per pupil district-wide, below the Texas average of $17,150 and below the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 6.1% from local sources (property taxes), 78.4% from the state, and 15.5% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D), calculated from 4 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 Science Academy-Katy 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 | 16.3:1 | ▲ 12% | 14.6:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.7% | ▼ 26% | 61.9% | 51.8% |
| Enrollment | 1,347 | top 94% | — | — |
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
45.7%
free-lunch eligible
— 26% 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
16.3:1
students per teacher
— 12% above state mean
Top 76% in Texas — lower ratio than 24% of state schools
Between 15:1 and 20:1 — in line with the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
7.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 10% — strong attendance relative to the post-pandemic national landscape.
Funding equity
$11,208
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.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 1347 students — the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 3 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Overview
Enrollment 1,347 Top 94% in Texas — larger than 6% of 9,061 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 79.0
Students per teacher 16.3:1 +12% vs state
Free-lunch eligible 45.7% -26% vs state
NCES ID 480140513062
Student demographics
African American 38.2%
Asian 31.1%
White 16.8%
Hispanic or Latino 11.7%
Two or More 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: African American at 38.2% of enrollment.
Programs & staff
Gifted & talented Yes
Counselors (FTE) 1.0
Students per counselor 1347:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 7.9%
In-school suspensions 2
Out-of-school suspensions 3
Expulsions 1
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harmony Public Schools - Houston West, which includes Harmony Science Academy-Katy.
$11,208
Per student
-35%
vs Texas
Avg $17,150
-42%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 6.1%
State 78.4%
Federal 15.5%
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
- 1,471
- Students per teacher
- 16.5:1
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 912
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 876
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Enrollment
- 729
- Students per teacher
- 15.6:1
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Frequently asked questions about Harmony Science Academy-Katy
How many students attend Harmony Science Academy-Katy?
Harmony Science Academy-Katy has 1,347 students enrolled. It is a other school in KATY, TX.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Academy-Katy?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Academy-Katy is 16.3:1, which is 12% higher than the Texas average of 14.6:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.9:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harmony Science Academy-Katy?
45.7% of students at Harmony Science Academy-Katy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmony Science Academy-Katy?
The largest demographic group at Harmony Science Academy-Katy is African American at 38.2%. The school serves a diverse student body in KATY, TX.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony Science Academy-Katy?
Harmony Science Academy-Katy has a Resource Investment Index of 46/100 (D) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.