HARRIS SCHOOL

Harris Sch is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Southeast Delco SD school district, located in Collingdale, PA with about 771 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th 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 51 teachers, Harris Sch 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.

Harris School, located at 501 Sharon Avenue in Collingdale, Pennsylvania, is a specialized educational facility operated by the Southeast Delco School District. It serves as a dedicated environment for students who require alternative educational pathways, focusing on providing individualized support to help students overcome academic and behavioral challenges. The school is committed to fostering a structured and inclusive atmosphere where students can develop the skills necessary to succeed both in the classroom and in their personal lives.

As part of the Southeast Delco School District’s broader mission, Harris School emphasizes a holistic approach to learning, integrating academic instruction with social-emotional development. By maintaining a smaller, more focused setting, the school is able to offer personalized attention and specialized resources that are tailored to the unique needs of its student population. Through its partnership with the district, Harris School aims to provide a stable foundation that encourages student engagement, progress, and a successful transition to future educational or career goals.

For more information, contact Harris Sch at (610) 522-4370 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

501 Sharon Avenue
Collingdale, PA 19023-3498
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HARRIS SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Collingdale, PA with about 771 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Pennsylvania

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Elementary School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Southeast Delco SD
Total Students:
771
Teachers:
51.6
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
Kindergarten
1st Grade
2nd Grade
3rd Grade
4th Grade
5th Grade
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th 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 771 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending HARRIS SCHOOL is predominantly Black or African American, representing about 76% of the student body.

Black or African American
75.7%
White
12.3%
Two or more races
5.3%
Hispanic/Latino
4.2%
Asian
2.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
45.9%
Male
54.1%

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.