Bret Harte Elementary School

1300 Letts Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Bret Harte Elementary School serves 506 students in grades Kindergarten-1. 
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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School Overview

Bret Harte Elementary School's student population of 506 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
506 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bret Harte Elementary School is 0.19, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
90%
56%
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Black
3%
5%
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White
6%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.19
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Eligible for Free Lunch
82%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

How many students attend Bret Harte Elementary School?
506 students attend Bret Harte Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Bret Harte Elementary School students are Hispanic, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bret Harte Elementary School?
Bret Harte Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than 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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 506 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 94%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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