Harding Sch

www.eriesd.org/harding

633 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harding Elementary School, located at 820 Lincoln Avenue in Erie, Pennsylvania, is a public elementary school serving students within the Erie City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive educational environment that focuses on both the academic and social-emotional development of its students. By emphasizing core subjects like literacy and mathematics alongside a variety of enrichment opportunities, Harding aims to prepare its diverse student body for successful transitions into middle school and beyond.

As part of the Erie City School District, the school utilizes district-wide curricula while tailoring its instruction to meet the specific needs of the local community. The campus serves as a neighborhood hub, promoting strong partnerships between educators, families, and community members to enhance the learning experience. Through a combination of rigorous academic standards and a dedicated focus on student well-being, Harding Elementary strives to ensure that every student has the tools and encouragement necessary to achieve their full potential.

633

Total Students

51.5

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harding Sch
Demographic	Student Count
White	251
Hispanic	28
Black	159
Asian	19
Two or More	168
American Indian	5
Pacific Islander	3

White
251 (39.7%)
Two or More
168 (26.5%)
Black
159 (25.1%)
Hispanic
28 (4.4%)
Asian
19 (3.0%)
American Indian
5 (0.8%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Erie City SD
Phone:	(814)874-6550
Website:	http://www.eriesd.org/harding
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	633
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	51.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
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 20

Kindergarten 106

Grade 1 100

Grade 2 100

Grade 3 120

Grade 4 94

Grade 5 93