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Enrollment
742
Elementary
DISTRICT 715 · STATE 519
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON SOUTH·NCES 480021012561
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston
9115 KIRBY DR, HOUSTON, TX 77054 · (832) 433-7001 · Harris County
GRADES KG–08ELEMENTARY11-CITYCHARTERTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL742 STUDENTS
A-
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 79% of Texas public elementary schools
- B+Test scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- A-Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B+Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded Texas public elementary schools
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
47 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 14.4:1 · STATE 15.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
75%
557 students
DISTRICT 81% · STATE 65%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other elementary schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 83 | 11% |
| Grade 1 | 76 | 10% |
| Grade 2 | 87 | 12% |
| Grade 3 | 86 | 12% |
| Grade 4 | 90 | 12% |
| Grade 5 | 87 | 12% |
| Grade 6 | 79 | 11% |
| Grade 7 | 78 | 11% |
| Grade 8 | 76 | 10% |
This year's kindergarten class (83) is 9% larger than its 8th grade class (76).
Student demographics
58%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 60% · STATE 63% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
School pathway
Students here typically continue to
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston→Harmony Science Academy-Houston
Based on grade levels within HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON SOUTH. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.
Test scores
STAAR 2025-26 . % Meets Grade Level or AboveReading
58.0%
TX avg 54.5% . +38.0pp since 2020
Mathematics
50.0%
TX avg 45.3% . +29.0pp since 2020
What this means: On the STAAR, Texas's statewide test, about 58 of every 100 students at this school read at grade level and about 50 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all Texas schools, those numbers are about 55 and 45. Reading scores are up about 38 points since 2020, while math scores are up about 29 points.
Performance levels, 2025-26
| Subject | Masters Grade Level | Meets Grade Level | Approaches Grade Level | Did Not Meet Grade Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reading | 31.0% | 27.0% | 22.0% | 20.0% |
| Mathematics | 21.0% | 29.0% | 23.0% | 27.0% |
Share of tested students at each STAAR level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
STAAR results by year
| School year | Reading | Mathematics |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-26 | 58.0% | 50.0% |
| 2024-25 | 60.0% | 49.0% |
| 2023-24 | 59.0% | 48.0% |
| 2022-23 | 49.0% | 38.0% |
| 2021-22 | 40.0% | 20.0% |
| 2020-21 | 20.0% | 21.0% |
% Meets Grade Level or Above, all students and all tested grades.
Source: STAAR. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
50.3%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
41.6%
based on TX schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+8.6pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 50% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 42% typical for Texas schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among Texas's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston's state test result (50.3% proficient) is higher than 5 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston this school | 742 | 75.1% | 50.3% |
| Walter Moses Burton Elementary School FRESNO | 668 | 77.2% | 29.5% |
| Gloria Marshall Elementary School SPRING | 876 | 75.1% | 26.8% |
| Cypresswood Elementary School HUMBLE | 737 | 79.8% | 28.3% |
| Whispering Pines Elementary School HUMBLE | 608 | 79.6% | 26.8% |
| Gentry Elementary School MESQUITE | 607 | 79.4% | 38.9% |
Matched among Texas elementary schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston ranks
Among elementary schools| Measure | This school | In Texas | In Harris County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 50.3% | #1,402 of 4,401 | #157 of 624 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 50.0% | #1,713 of 4,466 ▼ 45 | #224 of 625 ▼ 9 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 58.0% | #1,581 of 4,466 ▼ 195 | #196 of 625 ▼ 38 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +10.5pp | #1,354 of 3,998 | #209 of 603 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 742 | #668 of 4,938 | #188 of 682 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 15.7:1 | #3,019 of 4,622 | #400 of 657 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 57.7% | #1,631 of 4,628 | #212 of 657 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 75.1% | #2,274 of 4,789 | #452 of 671 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked fastest growth first | +6.6% | #915 of 1,307 | #93 of 148 |
Ranked against other public elementary schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
742
+18 (+2%) vs 2020
+77% since 2010-11, when it was 419
Student : Teacher
15.7:1
was 16.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 742 | 47.4 | 15.7:1 | 75% (557) |
| 2023-24 | 749 | 45.8 | 16.4:1 | 76% (571) |
| 2022-23 | 691 | 51.5 | 13.4:1 | 83% (575) |
| 2020-21 | 724 | 44 | 16.4:1 | 79% (574) |
| 2017-18 | 696 | 45.9 | 15.2:1 | 74% (514) |
| 2015-16 | 734 | 42 | 17.5:1 | 61% (449) |
| 2010-11 | 419 | 23 | 18.2:1 | 54% (226) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston.
Since 2017-18: students up 7% (696 to 742); teachers up 3% (45.9 to 47.4).
About Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston is a mid-sized elementary school in HOUSTON, Texas, that operates as a charter school. Total enrollment is 742 students, and the grades served are kindergarten through 8. Elementary schools in Texas have about 519 students on average; enrollment here is 43% higher.
HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON SOUTH enrolls 3,663 students, and its 6 schools include Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston.
The biggest share of students at Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston, 48%, is Hispanic. Other reported shares: 44% Black, 4% White, and 3% Asian. That is in line with Harris County, where about 44% of residents are Hispanic. Measured by the diversity index, the student body scores 58%.
Based on 47.4 full-time-equivalent teachers, Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston has a ratio of 15.7:1. The average ratio among elementary schools in Texas is similar, at 15.1:1. Eligibility for free or reduced-price lunch stands at 75%.
Among Texas public elementary schools, Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston outscored 79%, which works out to an A- on the allk12 Grade.
Test results at Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston are 8.6 points above what its free or reduced-price lunch share predicts (50.3% actual, 41.6% predicted).
American Community Survey estimates for Harris County show that median household income comes to about $74,983, a bachelor's degree or higher is held by about 34% of adults, and the poverty rate is about 13%. The county's public schools total 1,205, with about 886,911 students.
About 1.0 miles separate Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston from the closest public school, Juvenile Justice AEP. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
Locale: City: Large. In NCES terms, the school is inside a principal city with a population of 250,000 or more. As a charter school, Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston is publicly funded and operates under a charter.
There was little change in enrollment from 2020-21 (724) to 2024-25 (742).
Parents, students, and staff can share information on special education services, counseling, and support programs here. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
Harris County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
4,838,303
Census ACS
Median income
$74,983
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
34%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
13%
Below federal line
Schools in county
1,205
886,911 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON SOUTH
- Harmony Science Academy-HoustonHigh · 750 students
- Harmony School of Ingenuity-HoustonHigh · 727 students
- Harmony School of Exploration- HoustonElementary · 687 students
- Harmony School of Innovation - HoustonMiddle · 497 students
- Harmony Virtual AcademyCombined · 260 students
- Harmony School of Science-HoustonCombined
Other schools in HOUSTON
- Texas Connections Academy at HoustonCombined · 8,641 students
- North Shore Senior HighHigh · 4,284 students
- Elsik High SchoolHigh · 4,057 students
- Summer Creek High SchoolHigh · 3,972 students
- Hastings High SchoolHigh · 3,786 students
- C E King High SchoolHigh · 3,716 students
Nearby schools
- Juvenile Justice AEP1.0 mi · 1
- Harris Co JJAEP1.0 mi · 24
- Harris Co J J Alternative Education Program1.0 mi · 1
- Excel Academy (jjaep)1.0 mi · 7
- Harris Co JJAEP1.0 mi · 1
- Alief ISD J J Alternative Education Program1.0 mi · 18
Frequently asked questions
About Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-HoustonHow many students attend Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston?
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston enrolls approximately 742 students in grades KG-08.
Is Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston an elementary, middle, or high school?
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston is an elementary school covering grades KG-08.
How many students per teacher at Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston?
Approximately 15.7:1 students per teacher at Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston.
What is the racial breakdown of students at Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston?
At Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston, the student body is approximately 4% White, 48% Hispanic, 44% Black, 3% Asian, 1% Two or more.
Who oversees Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston?
Harmony School of Fine Arts and Technology-Houston is overseen by HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - HOUSTON SOUTH in Harris County.
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