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Bret Harte Elementary School

1300 Letts Ave.
Corcoran, CA 93212
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Tel: (559) 992-8881
bretharte.corcoranunified.com
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Bret Harte Elementary School serves 500 students in grades Kindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 500 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
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)

School Overview

Bret Harte Elementary School's student population of 500 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-1
Total Students
500 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Bret Harte Elementary School is 0.15, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
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n/a
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
92%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
5%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
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5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.15
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
85%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Bret Harte Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Corcoran Joint Unified School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Bret Harte Elementary School's ranking?

Bret Harte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%).

How many students attend Bret Harte Elementary School?

500 students attend Bret Harte Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

92% of Bret Harte Elementary School students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 2% 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 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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 (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-1
  • Enrollment: 500 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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