Harritt Elementary School

harritt.salkeiz.k12.or.us

469 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harritt Elementary School, located in the West Salem area, serves as a foundational academic institution within the Salem-Keizer Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to reach their full academic and personal potential. By emphasizing a strong partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding community, Harritt strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the challenges of middle school and beyond.

Beyond core academic instruction in subjects such as literacy, mathematics, and science, the school places significant importance on the social-emotional development of its students. The staff at Harritt focuses on creating a safe and engaging school culture that promotes character development, collaboration, and critical thinking skills. Through various school programs and resources, the institution aims to nurture a lifelong love of learning, ensuring that every student has the tools and confidence necessary to succeed in an ever-evolving global society.

469

Total Students

22.6

Full-Time Teachers

20.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harritt Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	208
Hispanic	190
Black	6
Asian	3
Two or More	42
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	15

White
208 (44.3 %)
Hispanic
190 (40.5 %)
Two or More
42 (9.0 %)
Pacific Islander
15 (3.2 %)
Black
6 (1.3 %)
American Indian
5 (1.1 %)
Asian
3 (0.6 %)

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:	N/A
District:	Salem-Keizer SD 24J
Phone:	(503)399-3457
Website:	http://harritt.salkeiz.k12.or.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	469
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	440
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

Kindergarten 85

Grade 1 82

Grade 2 66

Grade 3 76

Grade 4 76

Grade 5 84

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harritt Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	85
Grade 1	82
Grade 2	66
Grade 3	76
Grade 4	76
Grade 5	84

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harritt Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	238	50.7%
Male	231	49.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)