ROBERT C HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Robert C Harris Elementary School is a public elementary school that is part of the Fort Wayne Community Schools school district, located in Fort Wayne, IN with about 406 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. With about 19 teachers, Robert C Harris Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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.

Robert C. Harris Elementary School, located in the Pine Valley area of Fort Wayne, Indiana, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that focuses on foundational learning and social-emotional development. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing both core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside opportunities for creative and physical growth.

The school is known for its commitment to building a strong sense of community between students, staff, and families. Through various programs and school-wide initiatives, Robert C. Harris Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where individual student needs are addressed. With its convenient location on Thorngate Drive, the school serves as a central point for the local residential community, maintaining a focus on creating a safe, engaging, and collaborative educational experience for all children in its district.

For more information, contact Robert C Harris Elementary School at (260) 467-6300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

4501 Thorngate Dr
Fort Wayne, IN 46835-3458
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ROBERT C HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Fort Wayne, IN with about 406 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Indiana

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
406
Teachers:
19
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th 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 406 students

White
58.6%
Black or African American
17.7%
Hispanic/Latino
12.1%
Two or more races
7.4%
Asian
3.7%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.2%

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.