Bret Harte Elementary School serves 526 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-1
- Enrollment: 526 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 95%
- 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 526 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
526 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Bret Harte Elementary School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
93%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
5%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
89%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Bret Harte Elementary School?
526 students attend Bret Harte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Bret Harte Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bret Harte Elementary School?
Bret Harte Elementary School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
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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