Harris Elementary School

harris.gilbertschools.net/

383 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Harris Elementary School, located in Mesa, Arizona, is part of the Gilbert Public Schools district. The school serves a diverse student population, typically catering to children from kindergarten through sixth grade. It is dedicated to fostering an academic environment that emphasizes core curriculum development while encouraging students to grow into responsible, productive members of their community.

Beyond academics, Harris Elementary is known for its focus on character education and creating a supportive, inclusive school culture. The campus offers various resources and programs designed to meet the needs of its students, including extracurricular activities and initiatives that promote social-emotional development. By partnering closely with parents and the surrounding Mesa community, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational experience that prepares students for success in middle school and beyond.

383

Total Students

35.2

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harris Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	98
Hispanic	211
Black	36
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	14
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
211 (55.1%)
White
98 (25.6%)
Black
36 (9.4%)
Two or More
15 (3.9%)
American Indian
14 (3.7%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.6%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

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:	Gilbert Unified District (4239)
Phone:	(480)545-7060
Website:	http://harris.gilbertschools.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	383
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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

Pre-Kindergarten 16

Kindergarten 40

Grade 1 52

Grade 2 49

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 51

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 55