Henry E. Harris Community School

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657 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 8th

School Overview

The Henry E. Harris Community School, located at 135 Avenue C in Bayonne, New Jersey, is a public elementary school serving students in the Bayonne School District. As a community-focused institution, it is dedicated to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its students. The school typically serves a diverse student body ranging from pre-kindergarten through eighth grade, aiming to provide a foundational education that prepares children for the transition to high school.

The school is characterized by its commitment to neighborhood engagement and its role as a hub for local families. With a focus on literacy, mathematics, and character education, Henry E. Harris utilizes a structured curriculum designed to meet New Jersey state standards. Beyond core academics, the school often incorporates extracurricular activities and support services intended to address the unique needs of its student population, ensuring that learners are not only supported in the classroom but also encouraged to become active, responsible members of the Bayonne community.

657

Total Students

60.0

Full-Time Teachers

10.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

62.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Henry E. Harris Community School
Demographic	Student Count
White	314
Hispanic	184
Black	100
Asian	33
Two or More	23
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

White
314 (47.8%)
Hispanic
184 (28.0%)
Black
100 (15.2%)
Asian
33 (5.0%)
Two or More
23 (3.5%)
American Indian
2 (0.3%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Bayonne School District
Phone:	(201)858-5945
Website:	http://www.bboed.org/domain/18
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 8th
Total Students:	657
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	60.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	376
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	37

* 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 41

Kindergarten 62

Grade 1 53

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 69

Grade 4 82

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 79

Grade 7 81

Grade 8 64