C W HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

C W Harris ES is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the District of Columbia Public Schools school district, located in Washington, DC with about 278 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 25 teachers, C W Harris ES has a student/teacher ratio of about 11:1. 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.

C.W. Harris Elementary School, located at 301 53rd St SE in the Marshall Heights neighborhood of Washington, D.C., is a public school serving students in the District of Columbia Public Schools (DCPS) system. The school is committed to fostering academic growth and personal development within a supportive community environment, aiming to provide a robust educational foundation for its students in Ward 7.

As part of the DCPS network, C.W. Harris aligns with the district's broader mission of ensuring that every student reaches their full potential through high-quality instruction and equitable access to resources. The school focuses on building strong partnerships with families and the local community to enhance the learning experience, offering a structured environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

For more information, contact C W Harris ES at (202) 645-3188 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.