C J HARRIS EL

www.pearlandisd.org/harris

561 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

C.J. Harris Elementary School is a public school located in Pearland, Texas, serving students within the Pearland Independent School District (PISD). The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. It serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that prepares young learners for success in their middle school years and beyond.

As part of the Pearland ISD community, C.J. Harris benefits from the district’s focus on robust instructional programs, modern facilities, and strong parental involvement. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives that encourage student engagement both inside and outside the classroom. With a dedicated teaching staff, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through collaborative learning and high academic standards.

561

Total Students

38.1

Full-Time Teachers

14.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

48.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C J HARRIS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	172
Hispanic	231
Black	109
Asian	28
Two or More	20
American Indian	1

Hispanic
231 (41.2 %)
White
172 (30.7 %)
Black
109 (19.4 %)
Asian
28 (5.0 %)
Two or More
20 (3.6 %)
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:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	PEARLAND ISD
Phone:	(281)485-4024
Website:	http://www.pearlandisd.org/harris
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	561
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 92

Grade 1 106

Grade 2 112

Grade 3 110

Grade 4 105