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#4925 of 8,552 schools in TX

C J Harris EL

Elementary School · Pearland ISD · Pearland, TX

A Pearland ISD elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

2314 SCHLEIDER DR, Pearland, TX 77581

  • Math 41% vs TX 44% (2024)
  • Reading 58% vs TX 54% (2024)
  • 16:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-3.6 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.6Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency41% (2024 STAAR)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58% (2024 STAAR)
Math vs. State Avg-2.6 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+3.7 pts
Overall Proficiency50% (2024 STAAR, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)53% (model expectation from 2024 STAAR)
vs. Expected-3.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16:1
District spending per student$9,797
Chronic Absenteeism14%

Students at C J Harris EL score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).

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2024 STAAR proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TX average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
44%(2024 STAAR)
ELA Proficiency58%(2024 STAAR)
School
State
54%(2024 STAAR)

Trend

↑ Recovering

Proficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 50% in 2024.

Show all 15 years
2009
Math
96%
ELA
97%
2010
Math
97%
ELA
93%
2011
Math
97%
ELA
94%
2012
Math
84%
ELA
81%
2013
Math
84%
ELA
84%
2014
Math
87%
ELA
84%
2015
Math
89%
ELA
89%
2016
Math
88%
ELA
84%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
53%
2018
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2019
Math
62%
ELA
57%
2020*
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2021*
Math
44%
ELA
44%
2022
Math
62%
ELA
62%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
58%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 73% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 30 test records from TX state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

49.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where C J Harris EL sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Houston map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 46Car-Dependent
  • Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,538/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Pearland), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$106,556

Median home value

$309,100

Median rent

$1,591/mo

College educated

35.8%

Homeownership

76.7%

Poverty rate

3.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 77581; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
St Helen Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition6.7privatePK–80.2 mi294Compare →
Horizon Montessori Pearland - Stem AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified8.5PK–80.7 mi401Compare →
Montessori School of DowntownPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–30.7 mi18Compare →
Methodist Childrens ProgramPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.8 mi22Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Pearland ISD

Schools in district
24
Rank in district
#21 of 23
District spending per student
$9,797NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024

C J Harris EL is listed in PEARLAND ISD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About C J Harris EL

C J Harris EL is a public elementary school in Pearland, TX, part of Pearland ISD, serving approximately 593 students in grades Pre-K-4th with a 16:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #4,925 of 8,552 schools in TX. State assessment records show 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about C J Harris EL

What grades does C J Harris EL serve?

C J Harris EL serves students in grades Pre-K through 4th.

How many students attend C J Harris EL?

C J Harris EL has an enrollment of approximately 593 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at C J Harris EL?

The student-teacher ratio at C J Harris EL is 16:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does C J Harris EL rank in TX?

C J Harris EL ranks #4,925 of 8,552 schools in TX.

What is C J Harris EL's MySchoolScout rating?

C J Harris EL has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at C J Harris EL?

Based on loaded state assessment records, C J Harris EL has 73% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 72% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is C J Harris EL a charter school?

No, C J Harris EL is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is C J Harris EL a Title I school?

No, C J Harris EL is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for C J Harris EL?

49.7% of students at C J Harris EL qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Pre-K – 4th
Enrollment
593
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers (FTE)
37
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Brazoria County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.0%
Area population (ZIP 77581)
50,240
Area average commute
33.4 min
Area median age
37.4
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 STAAR · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 STAAR. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 77581; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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