R N Harris Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Durham, North Carolina 27703 · Durham Public Schools
#1034 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#43035 of 50,301 nationally
About R N Harris Elementary
R N Harris Elementary is a public elementary located in Durham, in the Durham Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 313 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1034th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (49th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 313.
There are 65 schools in Durham; R N Harris Elementary ranks 29th of 61 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)27%
- Reading proficiency (30%)37%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99%
- Students per teacher (15%)14.9
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 R N Harris Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 313
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 14.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 37%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 27%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near R N Harris Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Middle College HS @ DTCC
Durham · Public high · Grades 11–13
164 students · 511 m away
Burton Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
293 students · 967 m away
J D Clement Early College HS
Durham · Public high · Grades 9–13
380 students · 1.6 km away
James E Shepard Middle
Durham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
423 students · 1.6 km away
Maureen Joy Charter School
Durham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
631 students · 1.7 km away
Y E Smith Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
358 students · 1.9 km away
Fayetteville Street Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
261 students · 2.1 km away
C C Spaulding Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
247 students · 2.1 km away
Eastway Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
331 students · 2.2 km away
W G Pearson Elementary
Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students · 2.6 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Brooks Global Elementary
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
Ben D. Quinn Elementary
New Bern · Public elementary · Grades K–5
312 students
West Rockingham Elementary
Rockingham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
Mangum Elementary
Bahama · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
Love Memorial Elementary
Lincolnton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
315 students
East Franklin Elementary
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades K–4
315 students
Frequently asked questions
Is R N Harris Elementary a good school?
R N Harris Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 22.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1034 of 1,457 in North Carolina. 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 R N Harris Elementary rank in North Carolina?
R N Harris Elementary ranks #1034 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #43035 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend R N Harris Elementary?
R N Harris Elementary had 313 students in 2025.
Is R N Harris Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
R N Harris Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near R N Harris Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of R N Harris Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.