Harris Sch

501 Sharon Avenue
Collingdale, PA 19023

www.sedelco.org

658 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

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.

658

Total Students

51.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harris Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	67
Hispanic	22
Black	528
Asian	6
Two or More	34
American Indian	1

Black
528 (80.2 %)
White
67 (10.2 %)
Two or More
34 (5.2 %)
Hispanic
22 (3.3 %)
Asian
6 (0.9 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Southeast Delco SD
Phone:	(610)522-4370
Website:	http://www.sedelco.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	658
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 1

Grade 1 78

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 74

Grade 4 85

Grade 5 78

Grade 6 97

Grade 7 92

Grade 8 80