HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Harris Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Gilbert Unified District (4239) school district, located in Mesa, AZ with about 448 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 6th Grade. With about 32 teachers, Harris Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Harris Elementary School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is part of the Gilbert Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, typically catering to children from kindergarten through sixth grade. It is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development while encouraging students to grow into responsible, productive members of their community.

Beyond academics, Harris Elementary is known for its focus on character education and creating a supportive, inclusive school culture. The campus offers various resources and programs designed to meet the needs of its students, including extracurricular activities and initiatives that promote social-emotional development. By partnering closely with parents and the surrounding Mesa community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact Harris Elementary School at (480) 497-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1820 S. Harris Drive
Mesa, AZ 85204
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HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Mesa, AZ with about 448 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
448
Teachers:
32.7
NSLP Status:1
Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Not a Title I school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th 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 448 students

Hispanic/Latino
55.4%
White
30.6%
Black or African American
6.9%
Two or more races
3.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
2.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.7%
Asian
0.4%

Female
54.0%
Male
46.0%

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.