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Bret Harte Elementary
Elementary School · Corcoran Joint Unified
1300 Letts Ave., Corcoran, CA 93212
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on CA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
526
Student-Teacher
21:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Enrollment
526
Student-Teacher
21:1
Score
5.9
Grades
Kindergarten – 1st
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#5,611 of 9,539
In Corcoran
#3 of 5
public schools
In district
#3 of 5
Corcoran Joint Unified
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About Bret Harte Elementary
Bret Harte Elementary is a public elementary school in Corcoran, CA, part of Corcoran Joint Unified. Bret Harte Elementary serves approximately 526 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-1st, and has a 21:1 student-teacher ratio. Bret Harte Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10 and ranks #5,611 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 5.9 · Average
- District avg 5.2
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Bret Harte Elementary runs 21:1 students to teachers, above the national average. That often means bigger classes. Ask how the school supports kids who need extra help, and whether there are teaching assistants or small-group time.
42% of students at Bret Harte Elementary were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
95.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Bret Harte Elementary Compares
See how Bret Harte Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1300 Letts Ave., Corcoran, CA 93212
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Bret Harte Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Buena Vista Elementary (rated 8.4/10, 9.4 miles away, in nearby Tulare), which scores notably higher. Another option is Oak Valley Elementary (rated 7.8/10, 12.6 miles away, in nearby Tulare), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Palo Verde Elementary (rated 7.7/10, 12.3 miles away, in nearby Tulare), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Corcoran, see our Corcoran schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 13.7 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Corcoran High Corcoran | 0.1 mi | 8.8 |
| Mission Community Day Corcoran | 0.2 mi | — |
| Kings Lake Education Center Corcoran | 0.3 mi | — |
| Corcoran Academy Corcoran | 0.3 mi | — |
| Mark Twain Elementary Corcoran | 0.5 mi | 4.7 |
| John Muir Middle Corcoran | 0.5 mi | 6.7 |
| John C. Fremont Elementary Corcoran | 0.6 mi | 5.0 |
| Waukena Joint Union Elementary Tulare | 4.3 mi | 7.0 |
| Lakeside Elementary Hanford | 10.5 mi | 7.3 |
| Buena Vista Elementary Tulare | 9.4 mi | 8.4 |
| Oak Valley Elementary Tulare | 12.6 mi | 7.8 |
| Palo Verde Elementary Tulare | 12.3 mi | 7.7 |
| Alpaugh Elementary Alpaugh | 15.1 mi | 3.7 |
| Alpaugh -Senior High Alpaugh | 15.1 mi | 7.8 |
| California Connections Academy Central Valley Ripon | 15.1 mi | 4.1 |
| Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary Hanford | 15.4 mi | 7.4 |
| Hanford Elementary Community Day Hanford | 15.5 mi | — |
| Pleasant Elementary Tulare | 13.8 mi | 6.6 |
| Mulcahy Middle Tulare | 13.7 mi | 4.1 |
| Roosevelt Elementary Tulare | 13.7 mi | 2.8 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93212 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$54,149
Median Home Value
$220,500
Median Rent
$1,030/mo
Population
23,407
College Educated
3.6%
Homeownership
49.9%
Avg Commute
22.2 min
Poverty Rate
24.2%
Median Age
34.5
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| Anna A. Borba Fundamental Elementary Chino, CA | 5.9 |
| Antelope Elementary Red Bluff, CA | 5.9 |
| Aspire Inskeep Academy Charter Oakland, CA | 5.9 |
| Badillo Elementary Covina, CA | 5.9 |
| Bear Valley Elementary Moreno Valley, CA | 5.9 |
| Cantara Street Elementary Reseda, CA | 5.9 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Bret Harte Elementary
What grades does Bret Harte Elementary serve?
Bret Harte Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 1st.
How many students attend Bret Harte Elementary?
Bret Harte Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bret Harte Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bret Harte Elementary is 21:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bret Harte Elementary rank in CA?
Bret Harte Elementary ranks #5,611 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bret Harte Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Bret Harte Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.9 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Bret Harte Elementary a charter school?
No, Bret Harte Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bret Harte Elementary a Title I school?
No, Bret Harte Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bret Harte Elementary?
95.1% of students at Bret Harte Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 1st
- Enrollment
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 95.1%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Kings County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.6%
- Phone
- (559) 992-8881
Resources & Links
District
Corcoran Joint Unified- District Enrollment
- 3,201
- Schools in District
- 8
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,549
- District Rank
- #3 of 5
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