Jess Harben Elementary School is a Richardson Independent School District public school. The school serves students in prekindergarten through sixth grade. Harben Elementary is located near downtown Richardson, off South Glennville Drive.
Harben Elementary is a recognized campus and has been designated as an Exemplary School by the Texas Education Agency. The curriculum is based on the Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills standards. Students take core courses as well as music and art classes. Beginning in the third grade, students have the ability to go on annual field trips that celebrate the arts.
The district participates in the Coordinated School Health initiative. Through this initiative, students at Harben Elementary take health and physical education classes. The aim of these classes is to teach children how to live an active and healthy lifestyle.
The school has an active Parent Teacher Association. The group supports teachers and students by providing resources and sponsoring events throughout the school year. Students and parents look forward to the annual Change Challenge and Raise Craze fundraisers.
The school mascot is the Harben Hawks, and the school colors are green and yellow. Upon the completion of elementary school, students will continue their education at one of the junior high schools in the Berkner Learning Community feeder pattern.
Jess Harben Elementary School
Public Pre-K, Elementary School
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Grade Pre-K-6
600 S Glenville Dr,
Richardson, TX
Richardson Independent School District
School Details
Head of School
Sharon Newman
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
57%
Reading Proficiency
57%
Niche Grade
A-
A
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
57%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
32
Full Time Teachers
32
Teachers in First or Second Year
18.2%
GreatSchools Rating
5
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Teachers and Staff
Students Per Counselor
384:1
Student Diversity
Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Black
32.3%
White
25.5%
Hispanic
20.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
16%
Two or more races
5.2%
Native American
<1%
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Specialty School Programs
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
This School’s Reviews
GreatSchools Reviews
10/31/2024
We love Jess Harben, the staff, and the administration. Lots of opportunities to get involved as a parent. Behavioral issues have been addressed swiftly. The teachers are warm and genuinely care for their students.
10/26/2023
Wouldn’t recommend. My daughter kept telling me someones son named Kobi kept hitting her and she came home with a scar one day. I kept asking the teacher and principal to have the child removed from my daughters class. They kept telling me they would take further actions on the situation, but it kep...
10/26/2023
Horrible experience. Just because the neighborhood is nice and the school is nice does not mean it is open arms to all nationalities.
5/15/2023
This is a great neighborhood school! We love the diversity of the families there. The teachers and staff work hard to connect with families of all backgrounds and cultures. There are lots of opportunities to be involved - many that don’t require much time. If you can be involved as a parent/guardian...
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Map
Attendance Zone
About Berkner Park
List Price Range
$236K - $717K
Homes For Sale
35
Average Home Value
$432,471
Median Lot Size
8,712 Sq Ft
% Renters
27%
Household Income
$104,411
% of College Grads
37.4%
Median Age
41
Average House Size
2,107 Sq Ft
% Commercial Property
57.3%
Homes for Sale
Homes for Rent
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$1,175 - $1,899 per month
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- 1-3 Beds
- 1-2 Baths
- 667+ Sq Ft
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- Richardson, TX
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- 5 Beds
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Parks in this Area
Berkner Park
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- Picnic Area
- Playground
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Terrace Park
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- Pool
Glenville Park
- Baseball/Softball
- Picnic Area
- Pool
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