JESS HARBEN EL

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394 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Jess Harben Elementary School is a public school located in Richardson, Texas, operating within the Richardson Independent School District (RISD). Serving a diverse community of students in the early stages of their academic journeys, the school focuses on creating a supportive and collaborative learning environment. It emphasizes foundational education while fostering a culture of inclusivity and academic growth, aiming to prepare its young learners for success in their future educational endeavors.

The school is well-integrated into the local Richardson community and follows the comprehensive curriculum and educational standards set by the RISD. Beyond academic instruction, Jess Harben Elementary is committed to the holistic development of its students, often focusing on social-emotional learning and community engagement. By maintaining strong ties with families and local stakeholders, the school strives to provide a stable and nurturing atmosphere that encourages student participation and long-term success.

394

Total Students

30.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

65.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for JESS HARBEN EL
Demographic	Student Count
White	93
Hispanic	98
Black	112
Asian	58
Two or More	28
American Indian	5

Black
112 (28.4%)
Hispanic
98 (24.9%)
White
93 (23.6%)
Asian
58 (14.7%)
Two or More
28 (7.1%)
American Indian
5 (1.3%)

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:	RICHARDSON ISD
Phone:	(469)593-8800
Website:	http://schools.risd.org/JessHarbenES
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	30.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	253
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 85

Kindergarten 58

Grade 1 39

Grade 2 46

Grade 3 42

Grade 4 40

Grade 5 45

Grade 6 39