Robert C Harris Elementary School

360 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Robert C. Harris Elementary School, located in the Pine Valley area of Fort Wayne, Indiana, serves as a neighborhood hub within the Fort Wayne Community Schools (FWCS) district. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that focuses on foundational learning and social-emotional development. By utilizing a curriculum aligned with state standards, the school aims to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, emphasizing both core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside opportunities for creative and physical growth.

The school is known for its commitment to building a strong sense of community between students, staff, and families. Through various programs and school-wide initiatives, Robert C. Harris Elementary strives to create an inclusive atmosphere where individual student needs are addressed. With its convenient location on Thorngate Drive, the school serves as a central point for the local residential community, maintaining a focus on creating a safe, engaging, and collaborative educational experience for all children in its district.

360

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

12.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Robert C Harris Elementary School
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	46
Black	81
Asian	25
Two or More	49
American Indian	1

White
158 (43.9%)
Black
81 (22.5%)
Two or More
49 (13.6%)
Hispanic
46 (12.8%)
Asian
25 (6.9%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Fort Wayne Community Schools
Phone:	(260)467-6300
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	360
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	210
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	13

* 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 20

Kindergarten 53

Grade 1 54

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 61

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 62

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Robert C Harris Elementary School
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	20
Kindergarten	53
Grade 1	54
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	61
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	62

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Robert C Harris Elementary School
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	188	52.2%
Male	172	47.8%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)