HARRIS R P ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

HARRIS R P EL is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the HOUSTON ISD school district, located in HOUSTON, TX with about 563 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 38 teachers, HARRIS R P 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.

**R.P. Harris Elementary School** is a public school located in the Galena Park area of Houston, Texas, serving students within the Houston Independent School District (HISD). As a neighborhood campus, the school is dedicated to providing foundational education for children in the surrounding community, focusing on academic development, social-emotional learning, and preparation for future grade levels.

The school operates under the broader mission of the Houston Independent School District, which emphasizes equity, high expectations, and personalized learning experiences. Like many schools within the district, R.P. Harris Elementary strives to foster a supportive environment for a diverse student body, utilizing various instructional resources and community partnerships to enhance the educational experience of its students while striving to meet state and district academic standards.

For more information, contact HARRIS R P EL at (713) 450-7100 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.