Harris Elementary

Summary:

Harris Elementary is a public elementary school in Austin, Texas, serving 373 students in grades PK-5. The school is part of the Austin Independent School District (AISD), which is ranked 554 out of 968 districts in Texas and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Harris Elementary consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Texas elementary schools, with significantly below-average performance on STAAR tests across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 37.93% of 3rd-grade students were proficient or better in STAAR Reading, compared to 55.65% for the AISD district and 48.85% for the state. The school's academic challenges are particularly pronounced for African American, Hispanic, and English Language Learner students, who rank in the bottom 10-20% of their respective statewide subgroups. While Harris Elementary has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 11.4 to 14.3, this does not appear to be translating into improved academic performance.

Compared to nearby schools in the AISD district, such as Blanton Elementary and Andrews Elementary, Harris Elementary performs significantly worse academically. The school also has a much higher percentage of economically disadvantaged students (89.81%) than the surrounding schools, which may be a contributing factor to its academic struggles. Additionally, the nearby charter schools, such as Texas Empowerment Academy Elementary and Founders Classical Academy-Austin North, have more mixed academic performance, with some outperforming Harris Elementary and others underperforming.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 1711 Wheless Ln
       Austin, TX  78723-1998


(512) 414-2085

District: Austin Independent School District (Isd)

SchoolDigger Rank:
4335th of 4,675 Texas Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $13,028 Help


Students who attend Harris Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Webb Middle
High:    Northeast Early College High School

Student/teacher ratio:  12.9 Help
Number of students:  358

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
84.9%
African American:
8.9%
White:
3.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  95.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Harris Elementary ranks worse than 92.7% of elementary schools in Texas. It also ranks 61st among 77 ranked elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 13.95. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (84.9%), African American (8.9%), White (3.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 95.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harris Elementary is 12.9, which is the 32nd best among 77 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd). (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harris Elementary is $13,028, which is the 26th highest among 77 elementary schools in the Austin Independent School District (Isd).
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harris Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Harris Elementary 4335th of 4675 Texas public elementary schools. (See Harris Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Austin Independent School District (Isd):

SchoolDigger ranks Austin Independent School District (Isd) 554th of 968 Texas school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harris Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 19.31 3187th 3465 8.0%
2005 29.34 2878th 3475 17.2%
2006 47.67 2159th 3476 37.9%
2007 38.54 2738th 3724 26.5%
2008 32.74 3013th 3768 20.0%
2009 26.92 3318th 3884 14.6%
2010 43.92 2642nd 3937 32.9%
2011 36.75 3103rd 4095 24.2%
2012 37.14 3038th 4206 27.8%
2013 34.72 3164th 4221 25.0%
2014 23.34 3691st 4260 13.4%
2015 14.63 3977th 4320 7.9%
2016 33.08 3156th 4286 26.4%
2017 22.65 3626th 4329 16.2%
2018 14.85 4059th 4359 6.9%
2019 13.36 4220th 4479 5.8%
2021 9.97 4483rd 4578 2.1%
2022 19.39 3980th 4581 13.1%
2023 17.37 4156th 4647 10.6%
2024 13.95 4335th 4675 7.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.44 2244th 3226 30.4%
2019 26.88 2829th 3333 15.1%
2021 20.29 3189th 3446 7.5%
2022 28.32 2843rd 3487 18.5%
2023 26.90 2926th 3556 17.7%
2024 16.83 3386th 3638 6.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 27.26 2899th 3558 18.5%
2019 38.47 2169th 3684 41.1%
2023 20.03 3791st 4086 7.2%
2024 21.81 3730th 4261 12.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.02 3721st 4264 12.7%
2019 18.34 4025th 4309 6.6%
2021 12.39 4361st 4451 2.0%
2022 27.64 3655th 4477 18.4%
2023 22.01 4002nd 4521 11.5%
2024 11.02 4439th 4560 2.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 19.56 3854th 4306 10.5%
2019 13.79 4131st 4348 5.0%
2021 10.78 4411th 4499 2.0%
2022 29.76 3437th 4561 24.6%
2023 25.12 3731st 4588 18.7%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.23 2970th 3106 4.4%
2022 6.29 2904th 2958 1.8%
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Rank History for At Risk students at Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.66 2978th 4240 29.8%
2019 28.89 3476th 4295 19.1%
2021 20.41 4023rd 4331 7.1%
2022 29.68 3534th 4461 20.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.88 4178th 4319 3.3%
2019 15.97 4037th 4357 7.3%
2021 12.57 4323rd 4498 3.9%
2022 15.26 4215th 4563 7.6%
2023 14.47 4257th 4585 7.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 17.32 2324th 2483 6.4%
2019 11.93 2474th 2515 1.6%
2021 20.01 2245th 2444 8.1%
2022 24.39 2062nd 2421 14.8%
2023 16.33 2308th 2443 5.5%
2024 6.97 2413th 2421 0.3%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harris Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools TX State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 23.08 3640th 4168 12.7%
2019 22.15 3741st 4188 10.7%
2021 12.27 4251st 4329 1.8%
2022 24.82 3703rd 4376 15.4%
2023 28.80 3437th 4401 21.9%
2024 12.75 4254th 4431 4.0%
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Data source: test scores: Texas Education Agency, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Harris Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 149 263 3 133 n/a n/a n/a 0 548
1989 139 261 3 212 1 n/a n/a 0 616
1990 130 307 2 218 1 n/a n/a 0 658
1991 105 333 2 215 3 n/a n/a 0 658
1992 105 352 3 232 4 n/a n/a 0 696
1993 81 340 1 329 3 n/a n/a 0 754
1994 74 313 1 407 0 n/a n/a 0 795
1995 28 321 3 434 2 n/a n/a 0 788
1996 28 321 3 434 2 n/a n/a 0 788
1997 25 260 2 492 3 n/a n/a 0 782
1998 25 237 2 563 1 n/a n/a 0 828
1999 37 203 4 661 0 n/a n/a 0 905
2000 33 188 4 676 0 n/a n/a 0 901
2001 35 183 5 711 3 n/a n/a 0 937
2002 15 103 2 479 1 n/a n/a 0 600
2003 15 103 2 479 1 n/a n/a 0 600
2004 17 99 9 459 1 n/a n/a 0 585
2005 15 117 5 451 4 n/a n/a 0 592
2006 17 126 3 541 1 n/a n/a 0 688
2007 19 107 0 579 4 n/a n/a 0 709
2008 13 83 0 595 3 n/a n/a 0 694
2009 13 82 0 613 2 n/a n/a 0 710
2010 14 106 14 605 1 n/a n/a 0 740
2011 22 94 14 619 3 0 9 0 761
2012 18 91 17 605 7 1 7 0 746
2013 18 86 20 575 4 2 9 0 714
2014 17 78 27 555 5 2 8 0 692
2015 14 66 26 551 5 0 5 0 667
2016 16 59 36 510 4 1 3 0 629
2017 12 72 26 497 3 0 5 0 615
2018 28 72 16 504 2 0 8 0 630
2019 11 63 13 429 0 0 6 0 522
2020 20 78 10 423 0 0 4 0 535
2021 11 66 6 326 0 0 6 0 415
2022 12 56 5 336 0 0 10 0 419
2023 14 49 4 299 1 0 6 0 373
2024 12 32 4 304 2 0 4 0 358

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harris Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 548 34.0 16.1 n/a
1989 616 n/a n/a n/a
1990 658 43.0 15.3 n/a
1991 658 42.6 15.4 n/a
1992 696 42.4 16.4 72.6
1993 754 43.0 17.5 87.3
1994 795 50.4 15.8 82.5
1995 788 48.3 16.3 84.9
1996 788 48.3 16.3 84.9
1997 782 48.7 16.1 86.2
1998 828 46.9 17.7 85.4
1999 905 51.7 17.5 86
2000 901 54.0 16.7 80.8
2001 937 56.7 16.5 83.5
2002 600 44.9 13.4 94.5
2003 600 44.9 13.4 94.5
2004 585 43.1 13.6 93.5
2005 592 43.4 13.6 72.3
2006 688 40.5 17.0 71.4
2007 709 45.7 15.5 96.3
2008 694 43.9 15.8 97.8
2009 710 46.0 15.4 96.9
2010 740 46.3 15.9 97
2011 761 50.5 15.0 96.7
2012 746 43.6 17.0 98
2013 714 47.8 14.9 97.3
2014 692 46.0 15.0 97.8
2015 667 47.0 14.1 97.6
2016 629 44.0 14.2 96.5
2017 615 43.6 14.0 95.3
2018 630 41.2 15.2 97.5
2019 522 37.4 13.9 96.4
2020 535 33.0 16.2 94.4
2021 415 36.1 11.4 89.9
2022 419 32.5 12.8 91.4
2023 373 26.0 14.3 89.8
2024 358 27.6 12.9 95.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harris Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 548 34.0 16.1 n/a
1989 616 n/a n/a n/a
1990 658 43.0 15.3 n/a
1991 658 42.6 15.4 n/a
1992 696 42.4 16.4 72.6
1993 754 43.0 17.5 87.3
1994 795 50.4 15.8 82.5
1995 788 48.3 16.3 84.9
1996 788 48.3 16.3 84.9
1997 782 48.7 16.1 86.2
1998 828 46.9 17.7 85.4
1999 905 51.7 17.5 86
2000 901 54.0 16.7 80.8
2001 937 56.7 16.5 83.5
2002 600 44.9 13.4 94.5
2003 600 44.9 13.4 94.5
2004 585 43.1 13.6 93.5
2005 592 43.4 13.6 72.3
2006 688 40.5 17.0 71.4
2007 709 45.7 15.5 96.3
2008 694 43.9 15.8 97.8
2009 710 46.0 15.4 96.9
2010 740 46.3 15.9 97
2011 761 50.5 15.0 96.7
2012 746 43.6 17.0 98
2013 714 47.8 14.9 97.3
2014 692 46.0 15.0 97.8
2015 667 47.0 14.1 97.6
2016 629 44.0 14.2 96.5
2017 615 43.6 14.0 95.3
2018 630 41.2 15.2 97.5
2019 522 37.4 13.9 96.4
2020 535 33.0 16.2 94.4
2021 415 36.1 11.4 89.9
2022 419 32.5 12.8 91.4
2023 373 26.0 14.3 89.8
2024 358 27.6 12.9 95.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harris Elementary

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,225 (20.0%) $8,878 (80.0%) $11,103
2020 $1,255 (12.7%) $8,601 (87.3%) $9,856
2021 $1,291 (9.9%) $11,737 (90.1%) $13,028

Data source: Texas Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harris Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4220th of 4479 Elementary schoolsRanks 4156th of 4647 Elementary schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Reading (Harris Elementary)1317
 4%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5157
 6%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)4450
 6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harris Elementary)1338
 25%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5246
 6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)4843
 5%
3rd Grade Reading (Harris Elementary)2320
 3%
   3rd Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))3419
 15%
   3rd Grade Reading (Texas)3926
 13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harris Elementary)190
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))166
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Texas)3123
 8%
4th Grade Reading (Harris Elementary)2745
 18%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5058
 8%
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)4347
 4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harris Elementary)2917
 12%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4951
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)4647
 1%
4th Grade Reading (Harris Elementary)033
 33%
   4th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))2222
   4th Grade Reading (Texas)2931
 2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harris Elementary)00
   4th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))910
 1%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Texas)2622
 4%
5th Grade Reading (Harris Elementary)2038
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5664
 8%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5156
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harris Elementary)228
 14%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Austin Independent School District (Isd))5853
 5%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Texas)5650
 6%
5th Grade Science (Harris Elementary)335
 28%
   5th Grade Science (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4840
 8%
   5th Grade Science (Texas)4834
 14%
5th Grade Reading (Harris Elementary)3632
 4%
   5th Grade Reading (Austin Independent School District (Isd))4022
 18%
   5th Grade Reading (Texas)5333
 20%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students522373
 28.5%
African American6349
 22.2%
American Indian01
Asian134
 69.2%
Hispanic429299
 30.3%
Pacific Islander00
White1114
 27.3%
Two or More Races66
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients96.4%89.8%
 6.5%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 358 students attended Harris Elementary.

Harris Elementary ranks in the bottom 7.3% of Texas elementary schools.

Students at Harris Elementary are 85% Hispanic, 9% African American, 3% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races.

Students who attend Harris Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Webb Middle
High : Northeast Early College High School


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