HARRIS J R ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HARRIS J R EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 463 students offering grade levels from Pre-Kindergarten to 5th Grade. 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 31 teachers, HARRIS J R EL 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.

J.R. Harris Elementary School is a public school located in the East End neighborhood of Houston, Texas, serving students as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to a diverse student body. The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success by fostering an environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.

Like many schools within the Houston Independent School District, J.R. Harris Elementary benefits from the district's extensive resources, including standardized curriculum frameworks and various support programs designed to meet the needs of its demographic. The school’s location on Broadway Street places it in a historic part of the city, and it serves as a primary educational hub for families living in the surrounding residential area. For the most current information regarding specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official Houston ISD website.

For more information, contact HARRIS J R EL at (713) 924-1860 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.