HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - EL PASO

heelpaso.harmonytx.org

Charter School 682 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harmony School of Excellence - El Paso, located at 9435 Betel Dr., is a tuition-free, open-enrollment public charter school serving the El Paso community. As part of the wider Harmony Public Schools system—which is recognized for its high academic standards—this campus focuses on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum. The school emphasizes a STEM-based (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) approach, aiming to prepare students for success in higher education and future careers by integrating advanced learning techniques with character development.

The school is known for fostering a supportive, small-school environment that encourages active parental involvement and community engagement. Beyond its core academic instruction, Harmony School of Excellence offers various extracurricular activities, clubs, and programs designed to develop well-rounded students. By maintaining a focus on personalized attention and academic excellence, the school seeks to bridge achievement gaps and provide students in the El Paso area with a high-quality educational alternative that emphasizes innovation and global awareness.

682

Total Students

37.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARMONY SCHOOL OF EXCELLENCE - EL PASO
Demographic	Student Count
White	23
Hispanic	633
Black	15
Asian	3
Two or More	7
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
633 (92.8%)
White
23 (3.4%)
Black
15 (2.2%)
Two or More
7 (1.0%)
Asian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

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 - WEST TEXAS
Phone:	(915)307-4412
Website:	http://heelpaso.harmonytx.org
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	682
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	467
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	86

* 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 45

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 85

Grade 2 115

Grade 3 117

Grade 4 119

Grade 5 121