HARMONY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE - AUSTIN
HARMONY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE - AUSTIN is a Title I public charter elementary school that is part of the HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - CENTRAL TEXAS school district, located in AUSTIN, TX with about 519 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 31 teachers, HARMONY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE - AUSTIN has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
HARMONY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE - AUSTIN (HSSA) is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school serving students in the Austin area. Part of the well-established Harmony Public Schools network, the institution places a heavy emphasis on a STEM-focused curriculum (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics). The school aims to prepare students for college and career readiness by integrating rigorous academic standards with a supportive learning environment, often utilizing project-based learning to keep students engaged in complex problem-solving.
In addition to its core academic rigor, HARMONY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE - AUSTIN is known for fostering a tight-knit community culture that emphasizes character development and parental involvement. The school typically maintains a structured environment designed to maximize student achievement through small class sizes and personalized attention. By bridging the gap between traditional classroom instruction and hands-on scientific inquiry, HSSA seeks to equip its graduates with the analytical skills necessary to excel in an increasingly technology-driven global workforce.
For more information, contact HARMONY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE - AUSTIN at (512) 821-1700 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
AUSTIN, TX 78758
(512) 821-1700
http://www.hssaustin.org
HARMONY SCHOOL OF SCIENCE - AUSTIN is a public Title I Charter school in AUSTIN, TX with about 519 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Texas
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
-
Yes
STATE BOARD OF EDUCATION - District:
- HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - CENTRAL TEXAS
- Total Students:
- 519
- Teachers:
- 31.25
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 519 students
- White
- 33.5%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 25.4%
- Asian
- 21.4%
- Black or African American
- 15.4%
- Two or more races
- 4.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.