HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (WACO)

1900 N VALLEY MILLS DR
WACO, TX 76710

hsawaco.harmonytx.org/

Charter School 575 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harmony Science Academy (HSA) in Waco, Texas, is a state-chartered public school that operates as part of the Harmony Public Schools system. Serving students from kindergarten through 8th grade, the school focuses on a rigorous academic curriculum with a heavy emphasis on Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The institution is well-regarded for its goal-oriented approach to college readiness, utilizing a structured learning environment that encourages students to pursue high-level analytical and critical thinking skills.

Beyond its core STEM offerings, HSA Waco prioritizes a holistic educational experience by fostering a tight-knit community that emphasizes character development and parental involvement. The school typically maintains smaller class sizes and personalized instruction to ensure students receive the support needed to succeed in advanced coursework. By integrating project-based learning with modern instructional technology, the academy prepares its diverse student body for the challenges of higher education and future professional careers in an increasingly globalized workforce.

575

Total Students

38.9

Full-Time Teachers

14.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARMONY SCIENCE ACAD (WACO)
Demographic	Student Count
White	84
Hispanic	367
Black	96
Asian	3
Two or More	22
American Indian	3

Hispanic
367 (63.8 %)
Black
96 (16.7 %)
White
84 (14.6 %)
Two or More
22 (3.8 %)
Asian
3 (0.5 %)
American Indian
3 (0.5 %)

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:	(254)751-7878
Website:	http://hsawaco.harmonytx.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	575
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	482
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 61

Kindergarten 95

Grade 1 97

Grade 2 103

Grade 3 72

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 75