Perry W Harrison Elementary

2655 Hamlet Chapel Road
Pittsboro, NC 27312

www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/phe

262 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Perry W. Harrison Elementary School, located in Pittsboro, North Carolina, is a key institution within the Chatham County Schools district. Serving students in the surrounding community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the personal development of its students. The school focuses on building a strong educational foundation through a balanced curriculum that encourages curiosity, critical thinking, and a sense of belonging among its young learners.

The school prides itself on maintaining a close-knit community atmosphere, characterized by active collaboration between educators, parents, and local stakeholders. By offering various programs and initiatives, Perry W. Harrison aims to meet the diverse needs of its student body while preparing them for future success in their academic journeys. With its commitment to equity and student growth, the school serves as a vital hub for primary education in the Pittsboro area.

262

Total Students

20.4

Full-Time Teachers

12.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Perry W Harrison Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	188
Hispanic	26
Black	19
Asian	8
Two or More	20
Pacific Islander	1

White
188 (71.8%)
Hispanic
26 (9.9%)
Two or More
20 (7.6%)
Black
19 (7.3%)
Asian
8 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.4%)

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:	Chatham County Schools
Phone:	(919)967-9925
Website:	http://www.chatham.k12.nc.us/o/phe
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	262
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	259
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 19

Kindergarten 42

Grade 1 38

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 44