Harriette Kirschen Elementary School serves 520 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
Harriette Kirschen Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 7% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 520 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Harriette Kirschen Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Harriette Kirschen Elementary School's student population of 520 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
520 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Harriette Kirschen Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Harriette Kirschen Elementary School is 0.38, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#3549 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
78%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
4%
22%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
92%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Harriette Kirschen Elementary School's ranking?
Harriette Kirschen Elementary School is ranked #3549 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Harriette Kirschen Elementary School?
520 students attend Harriette Kirschen Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Harriette Kirschen Elementary School students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Harriette Kirschen Elementary School?
Harriette Kirschen Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Harriette Kirschen Elementary School offer ?
Harriette Kirschen Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Harriette Kirschen Elementary School part of?
Harriette Kirschen Elementary School is part of Modesto City Elementary School District.
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