3235 E.eighth St.
National City, CA 91950
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Ira Harbison serves 432 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% 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: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Ira Harbison's student population of 432 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
432 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
24%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
39%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Ira Harbison and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
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Asian
30%
12%
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Hispanic
61%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
3%
22%
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Hawaiian
1%
n/a
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Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.54
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Eligible for Free Lunch
56%
53%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Ira Harbison and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Ira Harbison 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.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Ira Harbison?

432 students attend Ira Harbison.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

61% of Ira Harbison students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Asian, 3% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ira Harbison?

Ira Harbison has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.

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 Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 432 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 97%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 24%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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