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Harris Elementary School

3330 Us 221 S Hwy, Forest City, NC 28043, United States

+1 (828) 248-2354

http://hes.rcsnc.org/

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Harris Elementary School Overview

About This School

Harris Elementary School is a public elementary in Forest City, North Carolina, serving 434 students in grades PK-5. Academic results show that students demonstrate proficiency levels across core subjects, including 88% in ELA, 79% in math, and 84% in science. The school maintains a 16:1 student-teacher ratio with 26 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $31,481. A single counselor is available to support the student body. Students at Harris Elementary School are 49% male and 51% female. The demographic makeup of the school is 85% White, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or More Races, and 1% Black.

434

Total Students

PK-5

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

26 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

PK-5

County

Rutherford County

Students per Counselor

434:1

Harris Elementary School Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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English Language Arts

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Science

Class Information

16:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 16.6:1

State Avg: 15.7:1

434

Students per Counselor

Harris Elementary School Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$31,481

City Avg: $31,481

State Avg: $46,507

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio16:1

Students per Counselor434:1

Harris Elementary School Student Demographics

Student Body

49.31%

Male

50.69%

Female

Total Enrollment: 434 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White84.56%

Hispanic8.53%

Asian0.23%

Black1.15%

Two or More Races5.3%

Native American0.23%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Harris Elementary School

Q: What is Harris Elementary School?

A: Harris Elementary School is a elementary public located in Forest City.

Q: How many students attend Harris Elementary School?

A: Harris Elementary School has approximately 434 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris Elementary School?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Harris Elementary School is 16:1.

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Detailed Information about Harris Elementary School

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About Harris Elementary School - Forest City, NC

Quick Facts about Harris Elementary School
School Name	Harris Elementary School
School Type	public
Grade Levels	PK-5
Location	3330 Us 221 S Hwy, Forest City, NC 28043, Forest City, NC
County	Rutherford County
Phone	+1 (828) 248-2354
Total Students	434
Student-Teacher Ratio	16:1
Full-Time Teachers	26
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Harris Elementary School

What is Harris Elementary School?

Harris Elementary School is a elementary public located in Forest City.

How many students attend Harris Elementary School?

Harris Elementary School has approximately 434 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Harris Elementary School?

The student-teacher ratio at Harris Elementary School is 16:1.

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