Harris Elementary School

hes.rcsnc.org/

445 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harris Elementary School is a public primary educational institution located in Forest City, North Carolina, and serves as part of the Rutherford County Schools district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes both academic growth and character development for its student body. By utilizing a balanced curriculum and integrating modern instructional strategies, the school aims to prepare young learners for future success while meeting the diverse needs of the local community.

In addition to its classroom focus, Harris Elementary places a strong emphasis on school culture and community engagement. The school’s official website serves as a vital resource for families, providing information on academic calendars, district policies, and extracurricular opportunities. Through a combination of dedicated faculty, parental involvement, and a commitment to student well-being, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential within a safe and structured environment.

445

Total Students

32.3

Full-Time Teachers

13.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harris Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	365
Hispanic	41
Black	6
Two or More	32
American Indian	1

White
365 (82.0 %)
Hispanic
41 (9.2 %)
Two or More
32 (7.2 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

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:	Rutherford County Schools
Phone:	(828)248-2354
Website:	http://hes.rcsnc.org/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	445
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	416
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 36

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 76

Grade 3 57

Grade 4 68

Grade 5 70