DR. BERNARD HARRIS SR. ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Baltimore City Public Schools school district, located in Baltimore, MD with about 352 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 21 teachers, Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 16:1. 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.

Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary, located on North Caroline Street in Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a vital educational institution within the Baltimore City Public School system. Named in honor of Dr. Bernard Harris Sr.—a pioneering educator and the father of the first African American to walk in space—the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and character development in its students. It provides a structured learning environment tailored to the needs of the surrounding community, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science to prepare children for their future academic endeavors.

As a community-focused elementary school, Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. works to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and student engagement. The school leverages its urban location to provide students with a diverse and inclusive atmosphere, often incorporating extracurricular programs and support services to address the holistic needs of its student body. By aligning with the broader goals of the Baltimore City school district, the institution strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing educational landscape.

For more information, contact Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary at (410) 396-1452 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.