HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - AUSTIN

hsiaustin.harmonytx.org/

Charter School 374 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harmony School of Innovation (HSI) - Austin, located on E. St. Elmo Road, is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school that serves students in the Austin area. Part of the larger Harmony Public Schools network, the institution is recognized for its rigorous academic focus, particularly in the areas of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM). The school is designed to prepare students for college and career readiness by providing a comprehensive curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, project-based learning, and a supportive educational environment.

Beyond its core academics, HSI-Austin prides itself on fostering a strong school culture that prioritizes character development and community involvement. The school offers a variety of extracurricular activities, including academic clubs, sports, and enrichment programs, aimed at cultivating well-rounded students. By maintaining smaller class sizes and personalized attention from faculty, the school strives to ensure that each student meets high academic standards while developing the skills necessary to succeed in a rapidly evolving global workforce.

374

Total Students

22.7

Full-Time Teachers

16.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

86.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - AUSTIN
Demographic	Student Count
White	31
Hispanic	300
Black	27
Asian	6
Two or More	10

Hispanic
300 (80.2%)
White
31 (8.3%)
Black
27 (7.2%)
Two or More
10 (2.7%)
Asian
6 (1.6%)

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 - CENTRAL TEXAS
Phone:	(512)330-0895
Website:	http://hsiaustin.harmonytx.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	374
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	318
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	6

* 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 37

Kindergarten 50

Grade 1 63

Grade 2 54

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 58

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - AUSTIN
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	37
Kindergarten	50
Grade 1	63
Grade 2	54
Grade 3	56
Grade 4	58
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HARMONY SCHOOL OF INNOVATION - AUSTIN
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	197	52.7%
Male	177	47.3%

Elementary School K - 5th