Harris School

60 High School Street
Woonsocket, RI 02895

428 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

The Harris School, located at 60 High School Street in Woonsocket, Rhode Island, serves as a cornerstone of the local community’s public education system. Historically known for being one of the city's long-standing elementary education facilities, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment for young students. Its mission typically emphasizes foundational academic skills, social-emotional development, and preparing children for the transition to middle school within the Woonsocket Education Department.

As part of a district committed to diverse learner needs, the Harris School integrates standard curricula with initiatives aimed at improving literacy and numeracy. The school environment is characterized by its focus on community engagement, often serving as a hub for local families and neighborhood programs. By maintaining a structured educational framework, the Harris School strives to provide Woonsocket’s youth with the tools necessary for academic success while promoting a safe and inclusive atmosphere for its student body.

428

Total Students

27.2

Full-Time Teachers

15.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harris School
Demographic	Student Count
White	207
Hispanic	128
Black	49
Asian	15
Two or More	23
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	1

White
207 (48.4 %)
Hispanic
128 (29.9 %)
Black
49 (11.4 %)
Two or More
23 (5.4 %)
Asian
15 (3.5 %)
American Indian
5 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2 %)

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:	No
District:	Woonsocket
Phone:	(401)767-4856
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	428
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	27.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	236
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	26

* 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 73

Grade 1 74

Grade 2 79

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 74

Grade 5 60