- Enrollment
- 1,232
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Plano, TX
Harmony Science Academy - Plano
Federal NCES profile for Harmony Science Academy - Plano, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 480029213498Charter school
👥 S:T ratio 26
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 53
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harmony Science Academy - Plano earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Texas schools.
- #20 of 21
- schools in Plano · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 18.4:1
- large classes for Texas
- 56.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Harmony Science Academy - Plano has class sizes larger than 88% of Texas schools. Computed live against every Texas school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Science Academy - Plano ranks #20 of 21 schools in Plano, TX.
School address
District: Harmony Public Schools - North Texas · Texas
NCES ID 480029213498 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+59 students YoY
Harmony Science Academy - Plano grew from 541 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (+10.9%).
Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 37.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+59 students YoY 480029213498 · Plano, TX Other · MID · CHARTER
627 enr · 18.4:1 · 56.0% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Harmony Science Academy- Fort Worth (1,232 students)
Harmony Science Academy - Plano grew from 541 students in 2022-23 to 600 in 2023-24 (+10.9%). Teacher FTE added 34.1 → 37.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Texas schools → · Find another →
Harmony Science Academy - Plano 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 Academy - Plano
627 students
What this shows Harmony Science Academy - Plano reports 627 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harmony Science Academy - Plano compares
Harmony Science Academy - Plano is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Texas and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Texas | Texas avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.4:1 | ▲ 25% | 14.7:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 56.0% | ▼ 10% | 61.9% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 627 | top 34% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.4:1
Leaner classes than 22% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
627
Bigger than 75% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
56.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 10% 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
18.4:1
students per teacher
- 25% above state mean
Top 88% in Texas - lower ratio than 12% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
18.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 15-20% range, nearing the "high" absenteeism threshold.
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 627 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
11
in-school suspensions + 9 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 1.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 3.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
African American 29.3%
White 24.4%
Asian 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 20.4%
Two or More 1.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.8%
Largest group: African American at 29.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 76.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 76.3, Harmony Science Academy - Plano 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 - Plano 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 | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Innovation - Fort Worth | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony Science Academy - Garland | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Harmony School of Innovation- Euless | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harmony Science Academy - Plano'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 (~627 students)
Frequently asked questions about Harmony Science Academy - Plano
How many students attend Harmony Science Academy - Plano?
Harmony Science Academy - Plano has 627 students enrolled. It is a public school in Plano, TX. CCD year-over-year: 541 (2022-23) → 600 (2023-24), up 59.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Academy - Plano?
The student-teacher ratio at Harmony Science Academy - Plano is 18.4:1, which is 25% higher than the Texas average of 14.7:1 and 17% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harmony Science Academy - Plano?
56.0% of students at Harmony Science Academy - Plano are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Texas average of 61.9%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harmony Science Academy - Plano?
The largest demographic group at Harmony Science Academy - Plano is African American at 29.3% of enrollment, in Plano, TX. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 76.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harmony Science Academy - Plano?
Harmony Science Academy - Plano 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 Academy - Plano rank among schools in Plano?
By Resource Investment Index, Harmony Science Academy - Plano ranks #20 of 21 schools in Plano, TX. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Plano on the city page.
What other schools are in Harmony Public Schools - North Texas?
Besides Harmony Science Academy - Plano, 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.