Serving 404 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Harris Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 26% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 404 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 26% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 36% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
School Overview
Harris Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
404 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Harris Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harris Elementary School is 0.66, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#852 out of 1854 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
4%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
47%
47%
Black
10%
6%
White
33%
35%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
29%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
7%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harris Elementary School's ranking?
Harris Elementary School is ranked #852 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 36% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Harris Elementary School?
404 students attend Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Harris Elementary School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harris Elementary School?
Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Harris Elementary School offer ?
Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Harris Elementary School part of?
Harris Elementary School is part of Gilbert Unified District (4239) School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School-Half Day (K-12)
May 23, 2024 (Thursday)
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