Albert Harris Elementary School in Martinsville, Virginia on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Albert Harris Elementary School is a town public school in Martinsville, Virginia that is part of Martinsville City Public School District. It serves 399 students in grades K - 5 with a student/teacher ratio of 13.3:1. Its teachers have had 19 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades K - 5

399 Students

30 Teachers

710 Smith St

Martinsville, VA 24112 View local requests

http://www.martinsville.k12.va.us

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Albert Harris Elementary School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

78%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Albert Harris Elementary School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Jan 18, 2026

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