School Overview
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary, located on North Caroline Street in Baltimore, Maryland, serves as a vital educational institution within the Baltimore City Public School system. Named in honor of Dr. Bernard Harris Sr.—a pioneering educator and the father of the first African American to walk in space—the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and character development in its students. It provides a structured learning environment tailored to the needs of the surrounding community, emphasizing foundational skills in literacy, mathematics, and science to prepare children for their future academic endeavors.

As a community-focused elementary school, Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. works to bridge the gap between classroom instruction and student engagement. The school leverages its urban location to provide students with a diverse and inclusive atmosphere, often incorporating extracurricular programs and support services to address the holistic needs of its student body. By aligning with the broader goals of the Baltimore City school district, the institution strives to ensure that every student has access to the resources and guidance necessary to thrive in a rapidly changing educational landscape.
300
Total Students
20.5
Full-Time Teachers
14.6
Student/Teacher Ratio
93.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary
Demographic Student Count
Hispanic7
Black286
Asian2
Two or More4
American Indian1
  • Black
    286 (95.3%)
  • Hispanic
    7 (2.3%)
  • Two or More
    4 (1.3%)
  • Asian
    2 (0.7%)
  • 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: Baltimore City Public Schools
Phone: (410)396-1452
Website: http://www.baltimorecityschools.org/schools/250
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 300
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 14.6
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 281
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 32
Kindergarten 47
Grade 1 51
Grade 2 42
Grade 3 36
Grade 4 46
Grade 5 46

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten32
Kindergarten47
Grade 151
Grade 242
Grade 336
Grade 446
Grade 546
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female13946.3%
Male16153.7%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)