School Overview
J.R. Harris Elementary School is a public school located in the East End neighborhood of Houston, Texas, serving students as part of the Houston Independent School District (HISD). As a neighborhood school, it plays a central role in the local community, focusing on providing foundational academic instruction to a diverse student body. The school is committed to the district’s mission of preparing students for future success by fostering an environment that emphasizes literacy, numeracy, and social-emotional development.

Like many schools within the Houston Independent School District, J.R. Harris Elementary benefits from the district's extensive resources, including standardized curriculum frameworks and various support programs designed to meet the needs of its demographic. The school’s location on Broadway Street places it in a historic part of the city, and it serves as a primary educational hub for families living in the surrounding residential area. For the most current information regarding specific academic programs, extracurricular offerings, or enrollment details, parents and community members are encouraged to visit the official Houston ISD website.
288
Total Students
21.0
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
96.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for HARRIS J R EL
Demographic Student Count
White4
Hispanic277
Black6
American Indian1
  • Hispanic
    277 (96.2%)
  • Black
    6 (2.1%)
  • White
    4 (1.4%)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3%)
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: HOUSTON ISD
Phone: (713)924-1860
Website: http://www.houstonisd.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 5th
Total Students: 288
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 277
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 48
Kindergarten 27
Grade 1 41
Grade 2 44
Grade 3 44
Grade 4 43
Grade 5 41

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for HARRIS J R EL
Grade Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten48
Kindergarten27
Grade 141
Grade 244
Grade 344
Grade 443
Grade 541
Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for HARRIS J R EL
Gender Student Count Percentage
Female12443.1%
Male16456.9%
Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)