HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - PLANO

hsaplano.harmonytx.org/

Charter School 541 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harmony Science Academy - Plano is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school serving students in grades K-8. As part of the Harmony Public Schools system—a high-performing network known for its STEM-focused curriculum—the campus emphasizes a rigorous academic environment that prepares students for success in college and beyond. The school is particularly noted for its project-based learning initiatives, which encourage students to engage with real-world problems through hands-on activities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

Beyond its strong academic foundation, Harmony Science Academy - Plano fosters a supportive school culture characterized by small class sizes and a commitment to character development. The school prides itself on a community-oriented approach, often hosting extracurricular clubs, competitions, and family engagement events to create a well-rounded educational experience. By integrating character education with high academic standards, the school aims to produce lifelong learners who are both globally conscious and academically prepared for the challenges of the 21st century.

541

Total Students

34.1

Full-Time Teachers

15.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARMONY SCIENCE ACADEMY - PLANO
Demographic	Student Count
White	102
Hispanic	116
Black	200
Asian	114
Two or More	5
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	1

Black
200 (37.0 %)
Hispanic
116 (21.4 %)
Asian
114 (21.1 %)
White
102 (18.9 %)
Two or More
5 (0.9 %)
American Indian
3 (0.6 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	HARMONY PUBLIC SCHOOLS - NORTH TEXAS
Phone:	(972)596-0041
Website:	http://hsaplano.harmonytx.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	541
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	34.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	297
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 68

Kindergarten 79

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 82

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 73