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Harris Elementary School

1711 Wheless Ln
Austin, TX 78723
(School attendance zone shown in map)
2/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 373 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Harris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Harris Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Harris Elementary School's student population of 373 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
Total Students
373 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Harris Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Harris Elementary School is 0.34, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#6944 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Harris Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
10-14%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Harris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
40-44%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Harris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11-19%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Harris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Harris Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Harris Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
80%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Harris Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
13%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Harris Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
4%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Harris Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Harris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Harris Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.34
This chart displays the diversity score of Harris Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Harris Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harris Elementary School's ranking?
Harris Elementary School is ranked #6944 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Harris Elementary School?
373 students attend Harris Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Harris Elementary School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harris Elementary School?
Harris Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Texas state average of 14:1.
What grades does Harris Elementary School offer ?
Harris Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5
What school district is Harris Elementary School part of?
Harris Elementary School is part of Austin Independent School District.
In what neighborhood is Harris Elementary School located?
Harris Elementary School is located in the Windsor Park neighborhood of Austin, TX. There are 6 other public schools located in Windsor Park.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 373 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 10-14% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 11-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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