Ira Harbison

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Ira Harbison is an elementary school located in National City, California, serving 401 students in grades K-6. The school is part of the National Elementary School District, which is ranked 1139 out of 1568 districts in the state and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Ira Harbison has faced several challenges in recent years. Its statewide ranking has fluctuated, currently sitting at 3347 out of 5,862 California elementary schools, with a 2-star rating. The school's student group performances vary significantly, with its English Language Learners ranking 984 out of 3,160 schools (3-star rating), while its Special Education students rank 1,951 out of 2,634 (1-star rating). Chronic absenteeism has also been a concern, increasing from 9.2% in 2018-2019 to 32.4% in 2022-2023. Academically, Ira Harbison's test scores are generally below the state and district averages in both English Language Arts and Mathematics, with proficiency rates ranging from 28.07% to 70.27% in ELA and 14.04% to 41.3% in Math.

When compared to nearby schools, Ira Harbison's performance is generally lower than its counterparts in the National Elementary District, such as El Toyon Elementary and Rancho de la Nacion, which have higher statewide rankings and better test scores. Compared to schools in the San Diego Unified School District, such as Paradise Hills Elementary, Nye Elementary, and Perry Elementary, Ira Harbison's performance is mixed, with the school outperforming some but lagging behind others, particularly in English Language Arts and Mathematics.


Detail:

Public K-6

 3235 EastEighth St.
       National City, CA  91950-3116


(619) 336-8200

District: National Elementary

SchoolDigger Rank:
3347th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $5,227 Help


Students who attend Ira Harbison usually attend:

Middle:    Granger Junior High
High:    Sweetwater High

Student/teacher ratio:  21.8 Help
Number of students:  372

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
64.0%
Asian:
27.2%
African American:
3.2%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  74.2% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Ira Harbison ranks worse than 57.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 2nd among 10 ranked elementary schools in the National Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 37.17. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (64%), Asian (27.2%), African American (3.2%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 74.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the lowest percentage in the National Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Ira Harbison is 21.8, which is the 2nd best among 10 elementary schools in the National Elementary School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Ira Harbison is $5,227. 6 elementary schools in the National Elementary School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Ira Harbison:

SchoolDigger ranks Ira Harbison 3347th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Ira Harbison in the ranking list.)

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National Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks National Elementary 1139th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Ira Harbison

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Rank History for all students at Ira Harbison

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 54.77 1930th 4809 59.9%
2005 55.68 1924th 4822 60.1%
2006 58.50 1797th 4818 62.7%
2007 63.00 1686th 5113 67.0%
2008 65.42 1608th 5113 68.6%
2009 62.57 1787th 5193 65.6%
2010 59.52 2008th 5314 62.2%
2011 57.14 2189th 5377 59.3%
2012 56.34 2252nd 5390 58.2%
2013 58.28 2223rd 5530 59.8%
2015 54.58 2211th 5611 60.6%
2016 46.25 2700th 5614 51.9%
2017 52.82 2386th 5692 58.1%
2018 48.90 2619th 5662 53.7%
2019 27.19 4173rd 5789 27.9%
2022 28.47 3990th 5883 32.2%
2023 45.08 2823rd 5874 51.9%
2024 37.17 3347th 5862 42.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Ira Harbison

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 74.39 460th 3246 85.8%
2019 24.65 2892nd 3275 11.7%
2022 34.81 2216th 3311 33.1%
2023 50.18 1191st 3250 63.4%
2024 53.82 984th 3160 68.9%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Ira Harbison

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 27.81 1951st 2634 25.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Ira Harbison

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 54.52 2072nd 5084 59.2%
2019 31.00 3794th 5173 26.7%
2022 29.47 3890th 5264 26.1%
2023 47.85 2511th 5374 53.3%
2024 45.32 2722nd 5511 50.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Ira Harbison

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 44.83 2789th 5413 48.5%
2019 28.59 3938th 5492 28.3%
2022 32.46 3538th 5635 37.2%
2023 42.58 2844th 5617 49.4%
2024 40.72 3003rd 5605 46.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Ira Harbison

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 52.60 2303rd 5431 57.6%
2019 26.73 4048th 5510 26.5%
2022 26.16 4120th 5663 27.2%
2023 47.88 2572nd 5650 54.5%
2024 35.42 3382nd 5636 40.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Ira Harbison

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.02 2995th 4830 38.0%
2019 19.42 4413th 4963 11.1%
2022 19.11 4571st 5084 10.1%
2023 36.68 3168th 5098 37.9%
2024 35.64 3302nd 5102 35.3%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Ira Harbison

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 94 28 109 214 0 n/a n/a 0 445
1989 95 33 139 207 1 n/a n/a 0 475
1990 103 32 126 254 3 n/a n/a 0 518
1991 85 39 152 254 1 n/a n/a 0 531
1992 87 60 175 270 5 n/a n/a 0 597
1993 81 43 197 269 4 n/a n/a 0 594
1994 67 39 201 318 4 n/a n/a 0 629
1995 61 30 242 300 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1996 61 30 242 300 1 n/a n/a 0 634
1997 63 33 224 314 2 n/a n/a 0 636
1998 50 30 228 317 1 n/a n/a 0 626
1999 54 37 233 298 0 n/a n/a 0 622
2000 54 30 216 312 2 n/a n/a 0 614
2001 53 23 221 321 3 n/a n/a 0 621
2002 25 25 195 357 3 n/a n/a 0 605
2003 25 25 195 357 3 n/a n/a 0 605
2004 19 31 193 345 3 n/a n/a 0 591
2005 28 31 190 345 6 n/a n/a 0 600
2006 28 24 182 359 5 n/a n/a 0 598
2007 28 27 174 359 4 n/a n/a 1 593
2008 27 24 172 366 3 n/a n/a 0 592
2009 24 34 167 350 2 12 2 0 591
2010 7 2 10 375 1 2 212 0 609
2011 20 13 138 361 1 13 58 0 604
2012 20 15 151 365 1 12 31 0 595
2013 20 12 170 354 0 17 15 0 588
2014 14 18 175 349 0 16 13 0 585
2015 13 20 165 338 0 10 20 0 566
2016 18 20 179 335 0 8 22 0 582
2017 23 17 167 314 1 6 24 0 552
2018 20 20 158 322 1 4 25 0 550
2019 18 15 148 314 1 4 23 0 523
2020 17 18 135 307 1 5 16 0 499
2021 15 7 128 262 0 5 15 0 432
2022 8 10 106 247 1 3 18 1 394
2023 11 7 105 259 0 2 16 1 401
2024 10 12 101 238 0 2 8 1 372

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Ira Harbison

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 445 16.9 26.3 n/a
1989 475 22.3 21.3 n/a
1990 518 23.0 22.5 n/a
1991 531 23.0 23.0 n/a
1992 597 23.4 25.5 n/a
1993 594 24.0 24.8 94.9
1994 629 23.0 27.3 94.9
1995 634 27.0 23.5 95
1996 634 27.0 23.5 95
1997 636 30.2 21.1 95
1998 626 24.6 25.4 94.9
1999 622 29.3 21.2 94.9
2000 614 29.0 21.2 99.5
2001 621 29.0 21.4 99.5
2002 605 27.0 22.4 99.5
2003 605 27.0 22.4 99.5
2004 591 26.0 22.7 99.5
2005 600 26.0 23.1 99.5
2006 598 26.0 23.0 85.3
2007 593 26.0 22.8 85.5
2008 592 28.0 21.1 85.3
2009 591 26.0 20.4 99.5
2010 609 23.0 26.4 85.7
2011 604 n/a n/a 85.6
2012 595 27.0 22.0 n/a
2013 588 26.0 22.6 n/a
2014 585 25.1 23.2 61.2
2015 566 23.0 24.6 56.5
2016 582 23.0 25.3 60.1
2017 552 21.1 26.1 65.4
2018 550 21.0 26.1 70.7
2019 523 21.0 24.9 63.5
2020 499 n/a n/a 65.1
2021 432 18.0 24.0 62.7
2022 394 16.0 24.6 68
2023 401 18.0 22.2 71.8
2024 372 17.0 21.8 74.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Ira Harbison

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 445 16.9 26.3 n/a
1989 475 22.3 21.3 n/a
1990 518 23.0 22.5 n/a
1991 531 23.0 23.0 n/a
1992 597 23.4 25.5 n/a
1993 594 24.0 24.8 94.9
1994 629 23.0 27.3 94.9
1995 634 27.0 23.5 95
1996 634 27.0 23.5 95
1997 636 30.2 21.1 95
1998 626 24.6 25.4 94.9
1999 622 29.3 21.2 94.9
2000 614 29.0 21.2 99.5
2001 621 29.0 21.4 99.5
2002 605 27.0 22.4 99.5
2003 605 27.0 22.4 99.5
2004 591 26.0 22.7 99.5
2005 600 26.0 23.1 99.5
2006 598 26.0 23.0 85.3
2007 593 26.0 22.8 85.5
2008 592 28.0 21.1 85.3
2009 591 26.0 20.4 99.5
2010 609 23.0 26.4 85.7
2011 604 n/a n/a 85.6
2012 595 27.0 22.0 n/a
2013 588 26.0 22.6 n/a
2014 585 25.1 23.2 61.2
2015 566 23.0 24.6 56.5
2016 582 23.0 25.3 60.1
2017 552 21.1 26.1 65.4
2018 550 21.0 26.1 70.7
2019 523 21.0 24.9 63.5
2020 499 n/a n/a 65.1
2021 432 18.0 24.0 62.7
2022 394 16.0 24.6 68
2023 401 18.0 22.2 71.8
2024 372 17.0 21.8 74.2

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201299.0%1.0%0.0%0.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%99.0%
201397.0%1.0%0.0%2.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%97.0%
201489.0%0.0%0.0%11.0%90.0%93.0%94.0%90.0%90.0%
201597.0%0.0%1.0%2.0%98.0%98.0%98.0%97.0%97.0%
201698.0%0.0%1.0%1.0%98.0%99.0%99.0%98.0%98.0%
2017≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2018≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
2019≥98.0%≤2.0%≤2.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
202296.9%0.0%3.1%96.9%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Ira Harbison

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $5,227

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Ira Harbison

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4173rd of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 2823rd of 5874 Elementary schools
 24%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ira Harbison)34.329.1
 5.2%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (National Elementary)41.128.8
 12.3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Ira Harbison)31.430.4
 1.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (National Elementary)43.232.5
 10.7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ira Harbison)34.719
 15.8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (National Elementary)42.726.8
 15.9%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Ira Harbison)26.420.3
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (National Elementary)35.224.3
 11%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ira Harbison)42.758.8
 16.2%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (National Elementary)39.832.4
 7.4%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Ira Harbison)14.731.4
 16.8%
   5th Grade Mathematics (National Elementary)2020.5
 0.4%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Ira Harbison)21.340
 18.7%
   5th Grade Science (National Elementary)19.218.4
 0.7%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Ira Harbison)42.563
 20.4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (National Elementary)46.135.3
 10.9%
   6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.544.2
 4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Ira Harbison)25.341.8
 16.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (National Elementary)29.424.8
 4.6%
   6th Grade Mathematics (California)38.533.2
 5.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students523401
 23.3%
African American157
 53.3%
American Indian10
 100%
Asian148105
 29.1%
Hispanic314259
 17.5%
Pacific Islander42
 50%
White1811
 38.9%
Two or More Races2316
 30.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients63.5%71.8%
 8.3%


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Ira Harbison ranks 3347th of 5862 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Students who attend Ira Harbison usually go on to attend:

Middle : Granger Junior High
High : Sweetwater High

In the 2023-24 school year, 372 students attended Ira Harbison.

Students at Ira Harbison are 64% Hispanic, 27% Asian, 3% African American, 3% White, 2% Two or more races.


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