R N Harris Elementary

www.harris.dpsnc.net/

291 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

R.N. Harris Elementary School, located on Cooper Street in Durham, North Carolina, is a dedicated member of the Durham Public Schools (DPS) district. The school serves a diverse student population with a focus on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating various initiatives intended to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes the importance of family and community engagement, striving to create a collaborative environment where parents and educators work together to support student achievement. By prioritizing a supportive classroom culture and utilizing modern educational tools, R.N. Harris aims to nurture the unique talents of every student. Those interested in learning more about their specific programs, school calendar, or enrollment procedures can find comprehensive information on their official website at http://www.harris.dpsnc.net/.

291

Total Students

27.5

Full-Time Teachers

10.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

106.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R N Harris Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	9
Hispanic	129
Black	140
Asian	2
Two or More	10
American Indian	1

Black
140 (48.1 %)
Hispanic
129 (44.3 %)
Two or More
10 (3.4 %)
White
9 (3.1 %)
Asian
2 (0.7 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3967
Website:	http://www.harris.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	291
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 8

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 46

Grade 2 51

Grade 3 45

Grade 4 53

Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for R N Harris Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	8
Kindergarten	42
Grade 1	46
Grade 2	51
Grade 3	45
Grade 4	53
Grade 5	46

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for R N Harris Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	151	51.9%
Male	140	48.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)