Chet F. Harritt Elementary School

8120 Arlette St.
Santee, CA 92071
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 603 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Chet F. Harritt Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Chet F. Harritt Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Chet F. Harritt Elementary School's student population of 603 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
603 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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School Rankings

Chet F. Harritt Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chet F. Harritt Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#2073 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Chet F. Harritt Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Chet F. Harritt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
57%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Chet F. Harritt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
35-39%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Chet F. Harritt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
4%
12%
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Hispanic
32%
55%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
50%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
12%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Chet F. Harritt Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
38%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Chet F. Harritt Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Chet F. Harritt Elementary School's ranking?
Chet F. Harritt Elementary School is ranked #2073 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Chet F. Harritt Elementary School often compared to?
Chet F. Harritt Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Carlton Oaks Elementary School, Pride Academy At Prospect Avenue, Rio Seco Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Chet F. Harritt Elementary School?
603 students attend Chet F. Harritt Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Chet F. Harritt Elementary School students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chet F. Harritt Elementary School?
Chet F. Harritt Elementary School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Chet F. Harritt Elementary School offer ?
Chet F. Harritt Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Chet F. Harritt Elementary School part of?
Chet F. Harritt Elementary School is part of Santee School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
No School - Fall Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
No School - Spring Break
April 14, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School - Modified Day
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 603 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 50%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 50% (Top 20%)
  • : 57% (Top 30%)
  • : 35-39% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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