Bret Harte Elementary School serves 531 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 531 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bret Harte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Bret Harte Elementary School's student population of 531 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
531 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bret Harte Elementary School is 0.15, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
92%
55%
Black
3%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
87%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bret Harte Elementary School?
531 students attend Bret Harte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
92% of Bret Harte Elementary School students are Hispanic, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bret Harte Elementary School?
Bret Harte Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Bret Harte Elementary School offer ?
Bret Harte Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-1
What school district is Bret Harte Elementary School part of?
Bret Harte Elementary School is part of Corcoran Joint Unified School District.
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