C J Harris Elementary School
Tel:
(281)485-4024
- C J Harris Elementary School serves 637 students in grades Prekindergarten-4.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 78%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the Texas state average of 72%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- C J Harris Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Texas state average of 72%.
Top Placements
C J Harris Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
- C J Harris Elementary School's student population of 637 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-4 |
| Total Students | 637 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 40 teachers |
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School Comparison
- C J Harris Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 7,953 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The school's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has decreased from 17:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of C J Harris Elementary School is 0.69, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (TX) |
| Overall School Rank (16-17) | #1446 out of 7953 schools (Top 20%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 88% | 78% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 84% | 72% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 16:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 5% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 39% | 52% |
| Black | 14% | 13% |
| White | 38% | 28% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.69 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 31% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Pearland Independent School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, TX Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to C J Harris Elementary School is Pace Center (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Pearland J H East (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Leon H Sablatura Middle School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Pearland Pace Center Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 82 students
0.4 miles
2314 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281)412-5199 0.4 9-12 82 - Pearland Pearland J H East Grades: 7-8 | 782 students
0.4 miles
2315 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(281)485-2481 0.4 7-8 782 - Pearland Leon H Sablatura Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 830 students
0.6 miles
2201 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581
(281)412-1500 0.6 5-6 830 - Pearland Pearland J H West Grades: 7-8 | 816 students
0.7 miles
2337 N Galveston Ave
Pearland, TX 77581
(281)412-1222 0.7 7-8 816 - Pearland Alexander Middle School Grades: 5-6 | 806 students
1.1 miles
3001 Old Alvin Rd
Pearland, TX 77581
(832)736-6700 1.1 5-6 806
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