GEORGE E HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

George E Harris Elementary School is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Clark County school district, located in Las Vegas, NV with about 741 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. 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 47 teachers, George E Harris Elementary School has a student/teacher ratio of about 15:1. 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.

George E. Harris Elementary School, located on South Sandhill Road in Las Vegas, is a public school serving students within the Clark County School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, the school is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes foundational academic skills in core subjects like mathematics, literacy, and science. The school’s mission generally revolves around supporting the diverse student population of the surrounding area by providing a structured educational experience that prepares children for the transition to middle school.

Beyond its standard curriculum, George E. Harris Elementary typically engages the community through various initiatives aimed at student enrichment and parental involvement. The school focuses on creating a safe and encouraging campus culture where social-emotional development is integrated into the daily routine. By utilizing district-aligned resources and professional teaching staff, the school strives to improve student achievement outcomes and maintain a supportive atmosphere for families residing in the 89121 zip code.

For more information, contact George E Harris Elementary School at (702) 799-7750 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

3620 S. Sandhill
Las Vegas, NV 89121
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GEORGE E HARRIS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Las Vegas, NV with about 741 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Nevada

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Clark County
Total Students:
741
Teachers:
47
NSLP Status:1
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
Pre-Kindergarten
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 741 students

Hispanic/Latino
64.6%
White
15.7%
Black or African American
10.8%
Two or more races
5.0%
Asian
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.6%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
50.3%
Male
49.7%

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.