#4377 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas
#44279 of 50,301 nationally
About Harris El
Harris El is a public elementary located in Austin, in the Austin ISD school district of Texas, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 285 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 20.9 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 4377th of 4,686 ranked elementary schools in Texas. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 285.
There are 234 schools in Austin; Harris El ranks 209th of 223 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)22%
- Reading proficiency (30%)22%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)91.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.4
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 Harris El by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 285
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 91.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 22%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Harris El
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ortega El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
242 students · 1.1 km away
Norman-Sims El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
274 students · 1.2 km away
Idea Health Professions Academy
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
294 students · 1.3 km away
Idea Health Professions College Preparatory
Austin · Charter other · Grades 6–11
376 students · 1.3 km away
Oak Springs El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students · 2.0 km away
General Marshall Middle
Austin · Public middle · Grades 6–7
431 students · 2.1 km away
The East Austin College Prep at Southwest Key
Austin · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
159 students · 2.1 km away
The East Austin College Prep at Mlk
Austin · Charter high · Grades 7–12
169 students · 2.1 km away
Govalle El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
384 students · 2.1 km away
Lasa H S
Austin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,616 students · 2.5 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Texas with a comparable Enrollment.
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285 students
Capitol El
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285 students
Barton Hills El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
286 students
Bryker Woods El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
Odom El
Austin · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
286 students
Chico El
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284 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Harris El a good school?
Harris El has a Success Index (US) of 20.9 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #4377 of 4,686 in Texas. 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 Harris El rank in Texas?
Harris El ranks #4377 of 4,686 elementary schools in Texas and #44279 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Harris El?
Harris El had 285 students in 2025.
Is Harris El a elementary school or a high school?
Harris El is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Harris El?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Harris El; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.