JOHN W. HARRIS

AVE CONSTITUCION BO COTTO
ARECIBO, PR 00612

157 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

John W. Harris School is a public educational institution located in the Cotto ward of Arecibo, Puerto Rico. Situated along Avenida Constitución, the school serves the local community by providing foundational education to students within the region. As part of the Puerto Rico Department of Education’s network, the facility functions as a neighborhood hub that focuses on delivering the standard academic curriculum required for student development and growth in the Arecibo area.

The school is notable for its specific geographic placement in the Bo. Cotto sector, which is a key residential area of Arecibo. Being centrally located near major access routes like Avenida Constitución, the school is integrated into the daily life of the surrounding community. While specific administrative details or niche programs may vary, the institution primarily functions as a provider of primary or secondary schooling, playing an essential role in the educational infrastructure of the municipality of Arecibo.

157

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

5.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

82.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JOHN W. HARRIS
Demographic	Student Count
Hispanic	157

Hispanic
157 (100.0%)

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:	PUERTO RICO DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Phone:	(787)878-1514
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	157
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	5.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	109
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 4

Kindergarten 32

Grade 1 21

Grade 2 22

Grade 3 33

Grade 4 22

Grade 5 22

Grade 6 1

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for JOHN W. HARRIS
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	4
Kindergarten	32
Grade 1	21
Grade 2	22
Grade 3	33
Grade 4	22
Grade 5	22
Grade 6	1

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for JOHN W. HARRIS
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	67	42.7%
Male	90	57.3%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)