Julian Harris Elementary School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Decatur, Alabama 35603 · Decatur City
#351 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama
#27619 of 50,301 nationally
About Julian Harris Elementary School
Julian Harris Elementary School is a public elementary located in Decatur, in the Decatur City school district of Alabama, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 349 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 46.4 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 351st of 699 ranked elementary schools in Alabama. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (37th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 349.
There are 20 schools in Decatur; Julian Harris Elementary School ranks 10th of 19 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)42%
- Reading proficiency (30%)47%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)51.9%
- Students per teacher (15%)15.9
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Julian Harris Elementary School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 349
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 51.9%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 15.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 47%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 42%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Julian Harris Elementary School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Austin High School
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
999 students · 2.0 km away
Woodmeade Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
361 students · 2.1 km away
Austin Middle School
Decatur · Public middle · Grades 6–7
727 students · 2.4 km away
Austin Junior High School
Decatur · Public other · Grades 8–9
664 students · 2.5 km away
Career Academies of Decatur
Decatur · Public high · Grades 9–12
269 students · 2.5 km away
West Morgan Elementary School
Trinity · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
512 students · 3.6 km away
Chestnut Grove Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
436 students · 3.6 km away
Austinville Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
463 students · 3.6 km away
West Decatur Elementary School
Decatur · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students · 4.1 km away
West Morgan Middle School
Trinity · Public middle · Grades 4–8
561 students · 4.2 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Alabama with a comparable Enrollment.
Double Springs Elementary School
Double Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
349 students
Woodland Pines Elementary School
Auburn · Public elementary · Grades K–2
348 students
Grove Hill Elementary School
Grove Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
348 students
Pinedale Elementary School
Enterprise · Public elementary · Grades K–6
350 students
Eden Elementary School
Pell City · Public elementary · Grades K–4
346 students
Addison Elementary School
Addison · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
346 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Julian Harris Elementary School a good school?
Julian Harris Elementary School has a Success Index (US) of 46.4 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #351 of 699 in Alabama. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Julian Harris Elementary School rank in Alabama?
Julian Harris Elementary School ranks #351 of 699 elementary schools in Alabama and #27619 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Julian Harris Elementary School?
Julian Harris Elementary School had 349 students in 2025.
Is Julian Harris Elementary School a elementary school or a high school?
Julian Harris Elementary School is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Julian Harris Elementary School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Julian Harris Elementary School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.