At a glance
Reported students
399
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
36
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
11.1:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
KG–05
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Virginia elementary enrollment
29th percentile
Compared with 1,139 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
387
Albert Harris Elementary: 399 reported students.
State peer staffing position
9th percentile
11.1:1 reported; state peer median 13.9:1. Ratio is not class size.
Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22
These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.
- Students
- 403
- Teachers (FTE)
- 41
- Student–teacher ratio
- 9.8:1
What the reported data says about Albert Harris Elementary
Albert Harris Elementary is a public elementary school serving grades KG–05 in Martinsville. It is one of 5 current school records connected to Martinsville City Public Schools. NCES reports 399 students for 2024–25.
Among 1,139 elementary schools in Virginia with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 503 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 29th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 11.1:1, below the Virginia median of 13.9:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (57.4%) and Hispanic or Latino (22.8%). English learners represent 13.2% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 14.1%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Albert Harris Elementary
- 1How do the reported 11.1:1 student–teacher ratio and 36 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4Does community eligibility provide breakfast and lunch to every enrolled student, and are summer meals available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 13.2%
- Students with disabilities
- 14.1%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.7%
- Lunch program
- Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 1
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White13.5%
- Hispanic22.8%
- Black57.4%
- Asian0%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Programs reported by the school
Gifted and talented
Not reported as offered
CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.
Other schools in Martinsville City Public Schools
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Patrick Henry Elementary
Elementary · Grades KG–05
357 reported students
Martinsville Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
387 reported students
Martinsville High
High · Grades 09–12
540 reported students
Clearview Early Learning Center
Other · Grades PK–PK
110 reported students
Public schools near Albert Harris Elementary
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Patrick Henry Elementary Elementary · Martinsville City Public Schools | KG–05 | 357 | 1.7 mi |
| G.W. Carver Elementary Elementary · Henry County Public Schools | PK–05 | 460 | 3.2 mi |
| Rich Acres Elementary Elementary · Henry County Public Schools | PK–05 | 253 | 3.7 mi |
| Meadow View Elementary Elementary · Henry County Public Schools | PK–05 | 659 | 4.1 mi |
| Mount Olivet Elementary Elementary · Henry County Public Schools | PK–05 | 271 | 4.1 mi |
| Stanleytown Elementary Elementary · Henry County Public Schools | PK–05 | 250 | 4.3 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Albert Harris Elementary
What grades does Albert Harris Elementary serve?
Albert Harris Elementary reports grades KG–05 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as an elementary school in Martinsville City Public Schools.
How many students attend Albert Harris Elementary?
Albert Harris Elementary reported 399 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 29th percentile among 1,139 Virginia elementary schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 403 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Albert Harris Elementary?
The calculated ratio is 11.1:1, based on 399 students and 36 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Virginia median for the same school level is 13.9:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Albert Harris Elementary a public, charter, or magnet school?
Albert Harris Elementary is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Martinsville City Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Albert Harris Elementary students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
99.7% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. The school participates in community eligibility, which can provide meals to every student and changes how eligibility is reported. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Albert Harris Elementary in?
Albert Harris Elementary is part of Martinsville City Public Schools, based in Martinsville, VA, which operates 5 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Albert Harris Elementary?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Patrick Henry Elementary (1.7 mi), G.W. Carver Elementary (3.2 mi), Rich Acres Elementary (3.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.