CHARLES W. HARRIS SCHOOL

Charles W. Harris School is a public elementary school that is part of the Cartwright Elementary District (4282) school district, located in Phoenix, AZ with about 1,192 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 50 teachers, Charles W. Harris School has a student/teacher ratio of about 23:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Charles W. Harris School is a public elementary school located in the Maryvale area of Phoenix, Arizona, and serves as part of the Cartwright School District. The school is dedicated to fostering an environment of academic excellence and personal growth for students in its community. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while focusing on building foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and critical thinking to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

In addition to its core academic programs, the school emphasizes a supportive school culture that encourages community involvement and student engagement. By utilizing resources provided through the Cartwright School District, Harris School offers a variety of programs aimed at supporting diverse learning needs, including initiatives that promote social-emotional development and extracurricular participation. The school serves as a central hub for neighborhood families, striving to create an inclusive space where students are encouraged to reach their full potential in a collaborative learning environment.

For more information, contact Charles W. Harris School at (623) 691-4800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

2252 North 55th Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85035
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CHARLES W. HARRIS SCHOOL is a public school in Phoenix, AZ with about 1,192 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
1,192
Teachers:
50.8
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Provision 2
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 1,192 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending CHARLES W. HARRIS SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 95% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
94.9%
Black or African American
2.1%
White
1.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
1.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%
Two or more races
0.1%

Female
47.8%
Male
52.2%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.