Albert Harris Elementary

www.martinsville.k12.va.us

403 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Albert Harris Elementary School is located in Martinsville, Virginia, and serves as a foundational educational institution within the Martinsville City Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, focusing on the academic, social, and emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core curriculum standards and personal growth, the school aims to prepare young learners for future academic success and lifelong learning.

As part of the broader Martinsville school community, Albert Harris Elementary leverages district resources to provide its students with essential educational tools and extracurricular opportunities. The school prioritizes strong communication and collaboration between faculty, staff, parents, and the community to ensure that students receive a well-rounded educational experience. Through its mission, the school strives to inspire curiosity and cultivate a sense of pride and belonging among its diverse student body.

403

Total Students

32.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Albert Harris Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	54
Hispanic	72
Black	242
Asian	1
Two or More	34

Black
242 (60.0 %)
Hispanic
72 (17.9 %)
White
54 (13.4 %)
Two or More
34 (8.4 %)
Asian
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:	Martinsville City Public Schools
Phone:	(276)403-5838
Website:	http://www.martinsville.k12.va.us
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	403
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	398
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 71

Grade 1 67

Grade 2 77

Grade 3 70

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 63

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Albert Harris Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	71
Grade 1	67
Grade 2	77
Grade 3	70
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	63

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Albert Harris Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	194	48.1%
Male	209	51.9%

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th