C.W. Harris Elementary School

Public PK, KG-5

 301 53rd St. SE
       Washington, DC  20019


(202) 645-3188

District: District of Columbia Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
117th of 128 District Of Columbia Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $29,383 Help


Students who attend C.W. Harris Elementary School usually attend:

Middle:    Kelly Miller Middle School
High:    H.D. Woodson High School

Student/teacher ratio:  9.7 Help
Number of students:  249

Racial breakdown:

African American:
95.6%
Hispanic:
2.8%
White:
0.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  100% Help


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Compare Details C.W. Harris Elementary School ranks worse than 91.4% of elementary schools in District Of Columbia. It also ranks 69th among 76 ranked elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.39. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (95.6%), Hispanic (2.8%), White (0.8%). (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at C.W. Harris Elementary School is 9.7, which is the 32nd best among 76 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at C.W. Harris Elementary School is $29,383, which is the 13th highest among 76 elementary schools in the District of Columbia Public Schools.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

C.W. Harris Elementary School:

SchoolDigger ranks C.W. Harris Elementary School 117th of 128 District Of Columbia public elementary schools. (See C.W. Harris Elementary School in the ranking list.)

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District of Columbia Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks District of Columbia Public Schools 27th of 47 District Of Columbia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for C.W. Harris Elementary School

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Rank History for all students at C.W. Harris Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 16.95 103rd 111 7.2%
2011 12.04 108th 111 2.7%
2012 13.45 107th 112 4.5%
2014 6.33 109th 109 0.0%
2015 12.86 97th 97 0.0%
2016 16.74 88th 99 11.1%
2017 14.41 105th 108 2.8%
2018 12.90 115th 120 4.2%
2019 14.73 115th 122 5.7%
2023 20.39 117th 128 8.6%
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Rank History for Special Education students at C.W. Harris Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 31.12 26th 35 25.7%
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Rank History for Female students at C.W. Harris Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 16.20 102nd 110 7.3%
2019 17.45 107th 117 8.5%
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Rank History for At Risk students at C.W. Harris Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.19 83rd 90 7.8%
2019 22.35 80th 91 12.1%
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Rank History for Male students at C.W. Harris Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 14.03 110th 113 2.7%
2019 15.06 110th 113 2.7%
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Rank History for African American students at C.W. Harris Elementary School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools DC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 13.26 97th 100 3.0%
2019 17.35 101st 106 4.7%
2023 25.58 46th 60 23.3%
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Data source: test scores: OSSE DC Office of the State Superindendent of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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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 C.W. Harris Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 0 491 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 491
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 459 459
1990 0 443 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 443
1991 0 431 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 431
1992 0 458 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 458
1993 0 481 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 481
1994 0 543 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 543
1995 0 628 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1996 0 628 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 628
1997 0 622 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 622
1998 0 641 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 641
1999 0 583 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 583
2000 0 574 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 574
2001 0 573 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 573
2002 0 533 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2003 0 533 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 533
2004 0 501 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 501
2005 0 438 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 438
2006 0 401 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 401
2007 0 352 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 352
2008 0 322 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 322
2009 0 220 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 220
2010 0 214 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 214
2011 0 203 0 0 0 0 0 0 203
2012 0 224 0 0 0 0 0 0 224
2013 1 260 0 3 0 1 0 0 265
2014 0 266 0 3 0 0 0 0 269
2015 1 288 0 2 0 0 0 0 291
2016 0 292 0 1 0 0 0 0 293
2017 1 281 0 3 0 0 0 0 285
2018 1 272 0 5 0 0 0 0 278
2019 1 226 0 3 0 0 2 0 232
2020 1 225 0 8 0 0 1 0 235
2021 1 223 0 6 1 0 2 0 233
2022 0 219 0 8 1 0 2 1 231
2023 2 238 0 7 1 0 1 0 249

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 C.W. Harris Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 25.0 19.6 63.3
1989 459 33.0 13.9 67.8
1990 443 22.0 20.1 60.9
1991 431 21.0 20.5 48.3
1992 458 19.0 24.1 76.9
1993 481 25.0 19.2 87.9
1994 543 26.0 20.9 80.1
1995 628 30.0 20.9 89.8
1996 628 30.0 20.9 89.8
1997 622 29.0 21.4 94.9
1998 641 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 583 30.0 19.4 n/a
2000 574 37.0 15.5 72.6
2001 573 38.0 15.1 79.9
2002 533 n/a n/a 80.1
2003 533 n/a n/a 80.1
2004 501 30.0 16.7 75.8
2005 438 36.0 12.2 70.1
2006 401 48.0 8.4 90.5
2007 352 36.0 9.8 84.4
2008 322 10.0 32.2 85.4
2009 220 18.0 12.2 94.1
2010 214 17.0 12.5 92.1
2011 203 17.5 11.6 97
2012 224 17.5 12.8 68.8
2013 265 18.0 14.7 71.3
2014 269 27.5 9.7 98.9
2015 291 26.0 11.1 100
2016 293 24.0 12.2 100
2017 285 37.6 7.5 n/a
2018 278 25.0 11.1 n/a
2019 232 25.0 9.2 n/a
2020 235 22.5 10.4 n/a
2021 233 24.2 9.6 n/a
2022 231 21.4 10.7 n/a
2023 249 25.5 9.7 n/a

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 C.W. Harris Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 491 25.0 19.6 63.3
1989 459 33.0 13.9 67.8
1990 443 22.0 20.1 60.9
1991 431 21.0 20.5 48.3
1992 458 19.0 24.1 76.9
1993 481 25.0 19.2 87.9
1994 543 26.0 20.9 80.1
1995 628 30.0 20.9 89.8
1996 628 30.0 20.9 89.8
1997 622 29.0 21.4 94.9
1998 641 n/a 0.0 n/a
1999 583 30.0 19.4 n/a
2000 574 37.0 15.5 72.6
2001 573 38.0 15.1 79.9
2002 533 n/a n/a 80.1
2003 533 n/a n/a 80.1
2004 501 30.0 16.7 75.8
2005 438 36.0 12.2 70.1
2006 401 48.0 8.4 90.5
2007 352 36.0 9.8 84.4
2008 322 10.0 32.2 85.4
2009 220 18.0 12.2 94.1
2010 214 17.0 12.5 92.1
2011 203 17.5 11.6 97
2012 224 17.5 12.8 68.8
2013 265 18.0 14.7 71.3
2014 269 27.5 9.7 98.9
2015 291 26.0 11.1 100
2016 293 24.0 12.2 100
2017 285 37.6 7.5 n/a
2018 278 25.0 11.1 n/a
2019 232 25.0 9.2 n/a
2020 235 22.5 10.4 n/a
2021 233 24.2 9.6 n/a
2022 231 21.4 10.7 n/a
2023 249 25.5 9.7 n/a

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for C.W. Harris Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $2,496 (10.6%) $21,009 (89.4%) $23,506
2020 $3,253 (13.6%) $20,720 (86.4%) $23,973
2021 $3,789 (14.6%) $22,110 (85.4%) $25,899
2022 $5,661 (19.3%) $23,722 (80.7%) $29,383

Data source: District Of Columbia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on C.W. Harris Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 115th of 122 Elementary schoolsRanks 117th of 128 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (C.W. Harris Elementary School)6.55.6
 0.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)35.832.3
 3.5%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)33.126.1
 7%
4th Grade Mathematics (C.W. Harris Elementary School)4.59.4
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)39.734.8
 4.9%
   4th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)38.529.2
 9.3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (C.W. Harris Elementary School)13.69.4
 4.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)41.441.3
 0.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)38.234.7
 3.5%
5th Grade Mathematics (C.W. Harris Elementary School)5.93.7
 2.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District of Columbia Public Schools)33.428.8
 4.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (District Of Columbia)32.425.4
 7%
5th Grade English Language Arts (C.W. Harris Elementary School)8.822.2
 13.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District of Columbia Public Schools)36.438.1
 1.7%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (District Of Columbia)35.533.7
 1.8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students232249
 7.3%
African American226238
 5.3%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic37
 133.3%
Pacific Islander00
White12
 100%
Two or More Races21
 50%


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Frequently Asked Questions about C.W. Harris Elementary School

Students who attend C.W. Harris Elementary School usually go on to attend:

Middle : Kelly Miller Middle School
High : H.D. Woodson High School

Students at C.W. Harris Elementary School are 96% African American, 3% Hispanic.

In the 2022-23 school year, 249 students attended C.W. Harris Elementary School.

C.W. Harris Elementary School ranks in the bottom 8.6% of District Of Columbia elementary schools.


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