Ada W. Harris Elementary School
Tel:
(760)632-5894
- Ada W. Harris Elementary School serves 367 students in grades 3-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Ada W. Harris Elementary School's student population of 367 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 17 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 3-6 |
| Total Students | 367 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 17 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Ada W. Harris Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Ada W. Harris Elementary School is 0.40, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #791 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 73% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 19% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 75% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 10% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 2% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cardiff Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Ada W. Harris Elementary School is San Dieguito High Academy (0.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Oak Crest Middle School (0.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Ocean Knoll Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Encinitas San Dieguito High Academy Grades: 9-12 | 1834 students
0.4 miles
800 Santa Fe Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760)753-1121 0.4 9-12 1834 - Encinitas Ocean Knoll Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 629 students
0.6 miles
910 Melba Rd.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760)944-4351 0.6 K-6 629 - Cardiff By The Sea Cardiff Elementary School Grades: K-3 | 337 students
0.7 miles
1888 Montgomery Ave.
Cardiff By The Sea, CA 92007
(760)632-5892 0.7 K-3 337 - Encinitas Oak Crest Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 717 students
0.8 miles
675 Balour Dr.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760)753-6241 0.8 7-8 717 - Encinitas Sunset High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 115 students
0.9 miles
684 Requeza St.
Encinitas, CA 92024
(760)753-3860 0.9 9-12 115
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