Ira Harbison

3235 Easteighth St.
National City, CA 91950
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 393 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ira Harbison ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ira Harbison's student population of 393 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
393 students
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers

School Rankings

Ira Harbison ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ira Harbison is 0.54, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5412 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
31%
34%
33%
47%
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
27%
12%
Hispanic
62%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.54
(22-23)
35.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ira Harbison's ranking?
Ira Harbison is ranked #5412 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ira Harbison often compared to?
Ira Harbisonis often viewed alongside schools like Palmer Way by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ira Harbison?
393 students attend Ira Harbison.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Ira Harbison students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are White, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ira Harbison?
Ira Harbison has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ira Harbison offer ?
Ira Harbison offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Ira Harbison part of?
Ira Harbison is part of National Elementary School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 393 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 31% (Top 50%)
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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