Narvie Harris Elementary School, Decatur | Fees, Rankings, Address, Admission, Vacancies, Reviews & More

If you are seeking a school of quality compared to the surrounding neighborhood schools such as Cedar Grove or Oakview Elementary then yes, this school is an option. Unfortunately, Narvie J. Harris has tons of work to do internally in order to improve.

Honestly, what saves this school is their dynamic PTA Committee. Without their PTA this school would not be where they are currently. School’s depend on its leadership, and the staff is only as good as their leader. The Principal is extremely obnoxious and rude- even when you speak to him he will not speak to you. The male teachers at this school follow that as well. Mr. Kirkland is a prime example.

I must say, the teachers overall are okay- as long as your involved with your child’s education and that makes sense. I can tell a difference in what my child is learning from day to day. Its clear the teachers put in much more effort than their leadership. And for that, I appreciate everything Narvie’s teachers do there. I even appreciate the front office staff. They are wonderful.

The school programs are phenomenal so I do appreciate the effort and dedication the staff and students put into the programs each year.
In closing, this school is just okay with so much potential to be GREAT. But it must start with its leader- Dr. Tart. If Narvie was ever astute enough to part ways with certain leaders at Narvie- you would probably witness test scores improve and professionalism in staff flourish. Dr. Tart must expect more from his staff and address concerns that involve its community stakeholders, staff, students, and parents. It is his job to build that rapport. Without the Principals true dedication this school will continue to lag in its process. Simply put, We have work to do Narvie!

This is by far the worst elementary school I have ever been apart of as a parent. Although this is a public institution of learning this school acts as if its a private school. I don’t like having to pay for an agenda and the teacher doesn’t write in it. I don’t like that the children for recess walk around the basketball court (which has no rims on it) in a strait line with their finger on their lip.I don’t like that this school has no sport activities, but they want you to fork out a bunch of money for activities they suggest worthy. This school sent home after school letters with my kids to attend their after school program( which they over charge for) because the bus picking them up was late. Now Narvie has decided to cut the bus route for after school to browns mill. Now me and my wife are left with trying to find a place for our children to attend after school. Don’t send your kids to this school unless you want to be stripped of all your respect and dignity as a parent and pillar of the community. I know school have a great effect on the property value of my house and i feel like Navie just brought down the value of my house. Shame on them.

Names ofthe teacher classes I was in 2nd grade, Mrs. laverick, 3rd Mrs. Jackson, 4th Mr. Ayers, 5th Dr. Waller, I left at the end of 5th because I was getting in trouble to much BUT I MISS IT, DR TARTT YOU THE BEST PRINCIPLE WISH I COULD COME BACK, even though im in 7th now BUT I MISS YOU MRS. CAMP, :((((