C J HARRIS EL

www.pearlandisd.org/harris

549 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 4th

School Overview

C.J. Harris Elementary School is a public school located in Pearland, Texas, serving students within the Pearland Independent School District (PISD). The school is known for fostering a supportive educational environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. It serves a diverse student population and is well-regarded for its commitment to providing a balanced curriculum that prepares young learners for success in their middle school years and beyond.

As part of the Pearland ISD community, C.J. Harris benefits from the district’s focus on robust instructional programs, modern facilities, and strong parental involvement. The school typically hosts a variety of extracurricular activities and community-focused initiatives that encourage student engagement both inside and outside the classroom. With a dedicated teaching staff, the school aims to create a nurturing atmosphere where students are encouraged to reach their full potential through collaborative learning and high academic standards.

549

Total Students

38.6

Full-Time Teachers

14.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

49.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for C J HARRIS EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	233
Black	97
Asian	39
Two or More	22

Hispanic
233 (42.4%)
White
158 (28.8%)
Black
97 (17.7%)
Asian
39 (7.1%)
Two or More
22 (4.0%)

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:	PEARLAND ISD
Phone:	(281)485-4024
Website:	http://www.pearlandisd.org/harris
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 4th
Total Students:	549
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	38.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	14.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	248
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	22

* 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 37

Kindergarten 82

Grade 1 88

Grade 2 111

Grade 3 111

Grade 4 120