Below Average
#7881 of 9,539 schools in CA
Harte (bret) Elementary
Elementary School · San Francisco Unified
1035 Gilman Ave., San Francisco, CA 94124
Enrollment
247
Student-Teacher
22.5:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Enrollment
247
Student-Teacher
22.5:1
Score
4.6
Grades
Kindergarten – 5th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#7,881 of 9,539
In San Francisco
#98 of 120
public schools
In district
#87 of 103
San Francisco Unified
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About Harte (bret) Elementary
Harte (bret) Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, CA, part of San Francisco Unified. Harte (bret) Elementary serves approximately 247 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-5th, and has a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Harte (bret) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #7,881 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for Harte (bret) Elementary show 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 4.6 · Below Average
- District avg 6.9
- CA avg 6.2
What Parents Should Know
Harte (bret) Elementary runs 22.5:1 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.
63% of students at Harte (bret) 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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Harte (bret) Elementary — Students at Harte (bret) Elementary score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
83.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 5.7/10.
How Harte (bret) Elementary Compares
See how Harte (bret) Elementary performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1035 Gilman Ave., San Francisco, CA 94124
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Harte (bret) Elementary may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. ALTA VISTA SCHOOL (rated 8.2/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is KIPP Bayview Elementary (rated 7.2/10), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Visitacion Valley Elementary (rated 6.2/10, 1.2 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Francisco, see our San Francisco schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.3 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 94124 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$82,928
Median Home Value
$1,043,200
Median Rent
$1,368/mo
Population
36,226
College Educated
26.7%
Homeownership
50.4%
Avg Commute
30.2 min
Poverty Rate
17%
Median Age
38.5
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about Harte (bret) Elementary
What grades does Harte (bret) Elementary serve?
Harte (bret) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Harte (bret) Elementary?
Harte (bret) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 247 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harte (bret) Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harte (bret) Elementary is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Harte (bret) Elementary rank in CA?
Harte (bret) Elementary ranks #7,881 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Harte (bret) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Harte (bret) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Harte (bret) Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Harte (bret) Elementary has 17% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 16% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Harte (bret) Elementary a charter school?
No, Harte (bret) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Harte (bret) Elementary a Title I school?
No, Harte (bret) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Harte (bret) Elementary?
83.8% of students at Harte (bret) 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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 247
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 83.8%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Francisco County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 62.8%
- Phone
- (415) 330-1520
Resources & Links
District
San Francisco Unified- District Enrollment
- 48,736
- Schools in District
- 113
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $22,909
- District Rank
- #87 of 103
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