Julian Harris Elementary School

1922 McAuliffe Dr SW
Decatur, AL 35603

www.dcs.edu/webpages/JHarris

364 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Julian Harris Elementary School, located in Decatur, Alabama, serves as a foundational educational institution within the Decatur City Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and the cultivation of essential life skills. By leveraging a comprehensive curriculum and dedicated faculty, the school aims to prepare its diverse student body for future success while promoting a strong sense of community and school spirit.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Julian Harris Elementary places a significant focus on holistic development and community involvement. The school utilizes its digital platform to maintain transparent communication with families, providing resources, event updates, and insights into classroom activities. With a focus on creating a safe and inclusive atmosphere, the school works to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

364

Total Students

21.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Julian Harris Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	155
Hispanic	24
Black	138
Asian	8
Two or More	38
Pacific Islander	1

White
155 (42.6 %)
Black
138 (37.9 %)
Two or More
38 (10.4 %)
Hispanic
24 (6.6 %)
Asian
8 (2.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Decatur City
Phone:	(256)552-3096
Website:	http://www.dcs.edu/webpages/JHarris
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	364
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 18

Kindergarten 65

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 55

Grade 4 48

Grade 5 56

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Julian Harris Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	18
Kindergarten	65
Grade 1	71
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	55
Grade 4	48
Grade 5	56

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Julian Harris Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	186	51.1%
Male	178	48.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th