Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-6, H. W. Harkness Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than 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-6
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
H. W. Harkness Elementary School's student population of 257 students has declined by 26% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has declined by 29% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
257 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
H. W. Harkness Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of H. W. Harkness Elementary School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7843 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
16%
12%
Hispanic
55%
55%
Black
13%
5%
White
4%
21%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
75%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is H. W. Harkness Elementary School's ranking?
H. W. Harkness Elementary School is ranked #7843 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are H. W. Harkness Elementary School often compared to?
H. W. Harkness Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodbine Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend H. W. Harkness Elementary School?
257 students attend H. W. Harkness Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of H. W. Harkness Elementary School students are Hispanic, 16% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of H. W. Harkness Elementary School?
H. W. Harkness Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does H. W. Harkness Elementary School offer ?
H. W. Harkness Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is H. W. Harkness Elementary School part of?
H. W. Harkness Elementary School is part of Sacramento City Unified School District.
In what neighborhood is H. W. Harkness Elementary School located?
H. W. Harkness Elementary School is located in the Golf Course Terrace neighborhood of Sacramento, CA.
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