PERRY W HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Perry W Harrison Elementary is a public elementary school that is part of the Chatham County Schools school district, located in Pittsboro, NC with about 775 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, Perry W Harrison Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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.
Perry W. Harrison Elementary School, located in Pittsboro, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Chatham County Schools district. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. The school focuses on building a strong educational foundation through a balanced curriculum that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of belonging among its young learners.
The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, characterized by active collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. By offering various programs and initiatives, Perry W. Harrison aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for future success in their academic journeys. With its commitment to equity and student growth, the school serves as a vital hub for primary education in the Pittsboro area.
For more information, contact Perry W Harrison Elementary at (919) 967-9925 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Pittsboro, NC 27312
(919) 967-9925
PERRY W HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public school in Pittsboro, NC with about 775 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Chatham County Schools
- Total Students:
- 775
- Teachers:
- 44.53
- 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
* 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.
School Demographics for 775 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending PERRY W HARRISON ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 73% of the student body.
- White
- 72.6%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.2%
- Black or African American
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.7%
- Asian
- 1.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.4%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 45.8%
- Male
- 54.2%
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.