Harding Elementary School
Tel:
(510) 231-1413
- Harding Elementary School serves 448 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Harding Elementary School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Harding Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Harding Elementary School's student population of 448 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-6 |
| Total Students | 448 students |
| |
| Gender % |
|
| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
| |
| Students by Grade |
|
School Comparison
- Harding Elementary School is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Harding Elementary School is 0.75, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #2604 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
| ||
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 39% |
| ||
| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 50% |
| ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
| ||
| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 21% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 22% | 54% |
| Black | 10% | 5% |
| White | 38% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 8% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
|
|
| Diversity Score | 0.75 | 0.64 |
| ||
| Eligible for Free Lunch | 32% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | West Contra Costa Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Harding Elementary School is El Cerrito High School (0.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Albany Middle School (0.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- El Cerrito El Cerrito High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,482 student
0.2 miles
540 Ashbury Ave.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1437 0.2 9-12 1,482 - Albany Albany Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 880 students
0.4 miles
1259 Brighton Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-3600 0.4 6-8 880 - Albany Albany High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,129 student
0.5 miles
603 Key Route Blvd.
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 558-2500 0.5 9-12 1,129 - El Cerrito Fairmont Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 540 students
0.6 miles
724 Kearney St.
El Cerrito, CA 94530
(510) 231-1448 0.6 K-6 540 - Albany Macgregor High (Continuation School) Alternative School
Grades: 10-12 | 12 students
0.8 miles
603 Key Route Blvd
Albany, CA 94706
(510) 559-6570 0.8 10-12 12
School Reviews
Recent Articles
A number of school districts either have or are considering homework-free weekend policies, but the idea is not without its share of controversy. We’ll take a look at both sides of the issue.
In light of an upcoming study on Montessori education in South Carolina, as well as the growing popularity of the Montessori Method in public charter schools, we’ll take a look at the principles behind Montessori education and whether it is an effective method for preparing some students for the professional world or higher education.
Across the nation, city mayors have increased their role and control over the local public school system. Learn about the controversies and the ramifications of mayoral control.
