HARDING SCHOOL

Harding Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Erie City SD school district, located in Erie, PA with about 704 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 50 teachers, Harding Sch has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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.

Harding Elementary School, located at 820 Lincoln Avenue in Erie, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students within the Erie City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that focuses on both the academic and social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside a variety of enrichment opportunities, Harding aims to prepare its diverse student body for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

As part of the Erie City School District, the school utilizes district-wide curricula while tailoring its instruction to meet the specific needs of the local community. The campus serves as a neighborhood hub, promoting strong partnerships between educators, families, and community members to enhance the learning experience. Through a combination of rigorous academic standards and a dedicated focus on student well-being, Harding Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to achieve their full potential.

For more information, contact Harding Sch at (814) 874-6550 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

820 Lincoln Ave
Erie, PA 16505-5030
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HARDING SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Erie, PA with about 704 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Erie City SD
Total Students:
704
Teachers:
50
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 704 students

White
43.5%
Black or African American
36.5%
Hispanic/Latino
12.9%
Two or more races
5.8%
Asian
1.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
47.4%
Male
52.6%

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.