HARRIS EL

(512)414-2085

www.austinisd.org/schools/harris

285 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Harris Elementary School, located at 1711 Wheless Lane in Austin, Texas, is a public school serving the East Austin community within the Austin Independent School District (AISD). The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for its diverse student body. It focuses on foundational academic development, typically serving students from prekindergarten through fifth grade, and emphasizes community engagement as a core component of its educational approach.

As a neighborhood school, Harris Elementary strives to foster growth through a variety of programs tailored to meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of its students. The school environment is characterized by its dedication to closing achievement gaps and preparing young learners for success in middle school and beyond. By partnering with local organizations and encouraging family involvement, the school aims to create a holistic educational experience that addresses both the rigorous standards of the Texas curriculum and the individual potential of every child.

285

Total Students

23.1

Full-Time Teachers

12.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARRIS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	7
Hispanic	240
Black	28
Asian	6
Two or More	4

Hispanic
240 (84.2%)
Black
28 (9.8%)
White
7 (2.5%)
Asian
6 (2.1%)
Two or More
4 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	N/A
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	AUSTIN ISD
Phone:	(512)414-2085
Website:	http://www.austinisd.org/schools/harris
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	285
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	261
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 41

Kindergarten 44

Grade 1 32

Grade 2 33

Grade 3 52

Grade 4 41

Grade 5 42

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HARRIS EL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	41
Kindergarten	44
Grade 1	32
Grade 2	33
Grade 3	52
Grade 4	41
Grade 5	42

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HARRIS EL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	137	48.1%
Male	148	51.9%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)