R N Harris Elementary

www.harris.dpsnc.net/

313 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

R.N. Harris Elementary School, located on Cooper Street in Durham, North Carolina, is a dedicated member of the Durham Public Schools (DPS) district. The school serves a diverse student population with a focus on fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a strong sense of community. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while integrating various initiatives intended to prepare students for success in middle school and beyond.

The school emphasizes the importance of family and community engagement, striving to create a collaborative environment where parents and educators work together to support student achievement. By prioritizing a supportive classroom culture and utilizing modern educational tools, R.N. Harris aims to nurture the unique talents of every student. Those interested in learning more about their specific programs, school calendar, or enrollment procedures can find comprehensive information on their official website at http://www.harris.dpsnc.net/.

313

Total Students

21.5

Full-Time Teachers

14.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R N Harris Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	136
Black	146
Asian	3
Two or More	15
American Indian	2

Black
146 (46.6%)
Hispanic
136 (43.5%)
Two or More
15 (4.8%)
White
11 (3.5%)
Asian
3 (1.0%)
American Indian
2 (0.6%)

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:	Durham Public Schools
Phone:	(919)560-3967
Website:	http://www.harris.dpsnc.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	313
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	310
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 25

Kindergarten 33

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 56

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 48