Harte (Bret) Elementary

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Harte (Bret) Elementary is a public elementary school in San Francisco, California, serving 240 students in grades K-5. The school is part of the San Francisco Unified School District, which is ranked 651 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Harte (Bret) Elementary faces significant challenges, with consistently low academic performance. The school consistently ranks in the bottom 5% of California elementary schools, with proficiency rates in English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science that are significantly lower than the district and state averages. For example, in 2023-2024, only 18.45% of Harte (Bret) students were proficient or better in ELA, compared to 53.73% for the district and 47.04% for the state. The school also experiences high rates of chronic absenteeism, reaching 62.3% in 2021-2022 and 59.7% in 2022-2023, much higher than the district and state averages. Additionally, 92.08% of Harte (Bret) students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a very high percentage of students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds.

While the nearby schools, such as Hillcrest Elementary, Revere (Paul) Elementary, and Carver (George Washington) Elementary, also struggle academically, they generally perform better than Harte (Bret) Elementary. However, Visitacion Valley Elementary, located about 1.2 miles from Harte (Bret), stands out as the highest-performing school in the area, with significantly higher proficiency rates. Additionally, KIPP Bayview Elementary, a public charter school located just 0.02 miles from Harte (Bret), also performs better than Harte (Bret) in most academic areas, despite serving a similar student population.

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Public K-5

 1035 Gilman Ave.
       San Francisco, CA  94124-3710


(415) 330-1520

District: San Francisco Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
5565th of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,103 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  22.4 Help
Number of students:  247

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
61.1%
African American:
17.8%
Two or more races:
10.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.8% Help


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Compare Details Harte (Bret) Elementary ranks worse than 94.9% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 60th among 71 ranked elementary schools in the San Francisco Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.7. (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 (61.1%), African American (17.8%), two or more races (10.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.8% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harte (Bret) Elementary is 22.4. 41 elementary schools in the San Francisco Unified School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harte (Bret) Elementary is $6,103, which is the highest among 72 elementary schools in the San Francisco Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Harte (Bret) Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Harte (Bret) Elementary 5565th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Harte (Bret) Elementary in the ranking list.)

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San Francisco Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Francisco Unified 651st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Harte (Bret) Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Harte (Bret) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 12.81 4495th 4809 6.5%
2005 18.54 4069th 4822 15.6%
2006 38.29 2804th 4818 41.8%
2007 49.09 2380th 5113 53.5%
2008 4.16 5095th 5113 0.4%
2009 8.05 5073rd 5193 2.3%
2010 3.67 5288th 5314 0.5%
2011 10.18 5202nd 5377 3.3%
2012 23.14 4443rd 5390 17.6%
2013 8.12 5370th 5530 2.9%
2015 8.60 5545th 5611 1.2%
2016 6.71 5559th 5614 1.0%
2017 6.30 5642nd 5692 0.9%
2018 4.45 5636th 5662 0.5%
2019 5.07 5754th 5789 0.6%
2022 8.61 5795th 5883 1.5%
2023 11.45 5614th 5874 4.4%
2024 11.70 5565th 5862 5.1%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harte (Bret) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 15.47 3219th 3246 0.8%
2022 20.70 3171st 3311 4.2%
2023 27.23 2730th 3250 16.0%
2024 27.86 2696th 3160 14.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Harte (Bret) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 32.00 1698th 2634 35.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harte (Bret) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.99 5065th 5084 0.4%
2019 6.94 5120th 5173 1.0%
2022 9.31 5199th 5264 1.2%
2023 16.22 4958th 5374 7.7%
2024 16.36 5049th 5511 8.4%
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Rank History for Female students at Harte (Bret) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.12 5376th 5413 0.7%
2019 5.86 5456th 5492 0.7%
2022 16.70 5021st 5635 10.9%
2023 14.47 5197th 5617 7.5%
2024 15.28 5091st 5605 9.2%
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Rank History for Male students at Harte (Bret) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 4.03 5426th 5431 0.1%
2019 5.81 5479th 5510 0.6%
2022 7.09 5636th 5663 0.5%
2023 10.85 5484th 5650 2.9%
2024 10.21 5468th 5636 3.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Harte (Bret) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 23.02 559th 662 15.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harte (Bret) Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 2.80 4830th 4830 0.0%
2022 9.01 5032nd 5084 1.0%
2023 12.48 4933rd 5098 3.2%
2024 13.73 4835th 5102 5.2%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Harte (Bret) Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 11 178 88 128 28 n/a n/a 0 433
1989 10 173 104 145 19 n/a n/a 0 451
1990 10 185 110 184 16 n/a n/a 0 505
1991 18 187 94 199 10 n/a n/a 0 508
1992 20 202 77 180 7 n/a n/a 0 486
1993 20 211 67 179 3 n/a n/a 0 480
1994 13 197 59 132 4 n/a n/a 0 405
1995 11 183 72 148 5 n/a n/a 0 419
1996 11 183 72 148 5 n/a n/a 0 419
1997 7 177 74 141 2 n/a n/a 0 401
1998 5 188 77 144 0 n/a n/a 0 414
1999 4 222 78 133 2 n/a n/a 0 439
2000 5 210 91 122 3 n/a n/a 0 431
2001 4 207 72 120 5 n/a n/a 3 411
2002 4 148 74 101 6 n/a n/a 7 340
2003 4 148 74 101 6 n/a n/a 7 340
2004 3 138 66 98 6 n/a n/a 10 321
2005 5 132 63 95 5 n/a n/a 12 312
2006 2 127 54 79 2 n/a n/a 10 274
2007 0 115 46 81 3 n/a n/a 17 262
2008 5 125 43 75 4 n/a n/a 0 252
2009 2 130 7 71 6 38 7 0 261
2010 1 113 6 79 3 36 15 0 253
2011 2 98 5 79 4 38 14 0 240
2012 2 84 6 82 3 26 12 0 215
2013 2 69 8 79 3 28 24 0 213
2014 3 60 6 82 2 25 12 0 190
2015 1 61 9 84 0 27 12 0 194
2016 3 46 6 86 0 23 14 0 178
2017 3 61 5 101 0 12 24 0 206
2018 1 58 6 99 0 9 29 0 202
2019 1 47 5 88 0 12 33 0 186
2020 5 52 7 114 0 12 27 0 217
2021 4 57 8 138 0 10 22 0 239
2022 3 53 10 139 0 11 25 0 241
2023 3 48 5 150 0 15 19 0 240
2024 2 44 4 151 0 21 25 0 247

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

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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 Harte (Bret) Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 433 19.0 22.7 n/a
1989 451 20.0 22.5 n/a
1990 505 23.0 21.9 n/a
1991 508 24.0 21.1 n/a
1992 486 24.4 19.9 82.9
1993 480 21.0 22.9 84
1994 405 19.5 20.8 76.3
1995 419 19.0 22.1 93.3
1996 419 19.0 22.1 93.3
1997 401 22.0 18.2 77.1
1998 414 24.0 17.3 94.9
1999 439 23.0 19.1 87.7
2000 431 22.0 19.6 76.3
2001 411 25.8 15.9 93.1
2002 340 25.1 13.5 89.2
2003 340 25.1 13.5 89.2
2004 321 17.6 18.2 100.3
2005 312 18.0 17.3 85
2006 274 16.0 17.1 0
2007 262 14.0 18.7 85.7
2008 252 16.0 15.8 86.5
2009 261 14.0 17.4 90
2010 253 17.0 14.8 85
2011 240 n/a n/a 94.6
2012 215 12.0 17.9 83.3
2013 213 13.0 16.3 93.4
2014 190 11.0 17.2 96.3
2015 194 11.0 17.6 90.2
2016 178 12.0 14.8 82
2017 206 12.0 17.1 75.7
2018 202 12.0 16.8 81.7
2019 186 8.2 22.6 90.9
2020 217 n/a n/a 77.4
2021 239 12.0 19.9 72.8
2022 241 12.0 20.0 75.1
2023 240 11.0 21.8 92.1
2024 247 11.0 22.4 83.8

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 Harte (Bret) Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 433 19.0 22.7 n/a
1989 451 20.0 22.5 n/a
1990 505 23.0 21.9 n/a
1991 508 24.0 21.1 n/a
1992 486 24.4 19.9 82.9
1993 480 21.0 22.9 84
1994 405 19.5 20.8 76.3
1995 419 19.0 22.1 93.3
1996 419 19.0 22.1 93.3
1997 401 22.0 18.2 77.1
1998 414 24.0 17.3 94.9
1999 439 23.0 19.1 87.7
2000 431 22.0 19.6 76.3
2001 411 25.8 15.9 93.1
2002 340 25.1 13.5 89.2
2003 340 25.1 13.5 89.2
2004 321 17.6 18.2 100.3
2005 312 18.0 17.3 85
2006 274 16.0 17.1 0
2007 262 14.0 18.7 85.7
2008 252 16.0 15.8 86.5
2009 261 14.0 17.4 90
2010 253 17.0 14.8 85
2011 240 n/a n/a 94.6
2012 215 12.0 17.9 83.3
2013 213 13.0 16.3 93.4
2014 190 11.0 17.2 96.3
2015 194 11.0 17.6 90.2
2016 178 12.0 14.8 82
2017 206 12.0 17.1 75.7
2018 202 12.0 16.8 81.7
2019 186 8.2 22.6 90.9
2020 217 n/a n/a 77.4
2021 239 12.0 19.9 72.8
2022 241 12.0 20.0 75.1
2023 240 11.0 21.8 92.1
2024 247 11.0 22.4 83.8

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

Harte (Bret) Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201284.0%0.0%0.0%16.0%84.0%95.0%93.0%84.0%84.0%
201381.0%0.0%0.0%19.0%81.0%95.0%98.0%81.0%84.0%
201474.0%0.0%0.0%26.0%79.0%77.0%79.0%74.0%77.0%
201563.0%0.0%0.0%37.0%85.0%78.0%68.0%85.0%73.0%
201686.0%3.0%0.0%11.0%92.0%89.0%92.0%86.0%89.0%
2017≥95.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≤5.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%
201885.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%87.0%85.0%91.0%85.0%87.0%
201991.0%0.0%0.0%91.0%≥95.0%≥95.0%91.0%93.0%
202094.1%0.0%0.0%96.1%96.1%94.1%94.1%96.1%
202179.6%0.0%0.0%85.7%91.8%83.7%85.7%87.8%
202294.6%0.0%0.0%96.4%96.4%96.4%96.4%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Harte (Bret) Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,103

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Harte (Bret) Elementary

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 5754th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 5614th of 5874 Elementary schools
 3.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Harte (Bret) Elementary)020.6
 20.6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Francisco Unified)52.351.5
 0.8%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harte (Bret) Elementary)6.332.4
 26.1%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (San Francisco Unified)58.455
 3.4%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Harte (Bret) Elementary)11.114.3
 3.2%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Francisco Unified)52.654.3
 1.7%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harte (Bret) Elementary)18.52.9
 15.7%
   4th Grade Mathematics (San Francisco Unified)50.852.1
 1.3%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Harte (Bret) Elementary)16.710.5
 6.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Francisco Unified)59.153.4
 5.6%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harte (Bret) Elementary)5.62.6
 2.9%
   5th Grade Mathematics (San Francisco Unified)49.844.6
 5.2%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Harte (Bret) Elementary)5.65.3
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (San Francisco Unified)39.739.5
 0.3%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students186240
 29%
African American4748
 2.1%
American Indian00
Asian55
Hispanic88150
 70.5%
Pacific Islander1215
 25%
White13
 200%
Two or More Races3319
 42.4%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients90.9%92.1%
 1.2%


Schools Near Harte (Bret) Elementary

San Francisco Unified
Public K-5
Distance: 0mi
Rank: 5565th of 5862
Students: 247
KIPP Bayview Elementary District
Public, Charter K-4
Distance: 0.02mi
Rank: 5483rd of 5862
Students: 144
San Francisco Unified
Public K-5
Distance: 0.96mi
Rank: 5768th of 5862
Students: 97
San Francisco Unified
Public K-5
Distance: 0.96mi
Rank: 5773rd of 5862
Students: 187
San Francisco Unified
Public K-5
Distance: 0.99mi
Rank: 5737th of 5862
Students: 123
San Francisco Unified
Public K-5
Distance: 1.17mi
Rank: 2505th of 5862
Students: 588
San Francisco Unified
Public K-5
Distance: 1.2mi
Rank: 5760th of 5862
Students: 105
San Francisco Unified
Public K-5
Distance: 1.22mi
Rank: 3358th of 5862
Students: 263
Bayshore Elementary
Public K-8
Distance: 1.63mi
Rank: 3788th of 5862
Students: 337
San Francisco Unified
Public K-5
Distance: 1.77mi
Rank: 5719th of 5862
Students: 328








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In the 2023-24 school year, 247 students attended Harte (Bret) Elementary.

Students at Harte (Bret) Elementary are 61% Hispanic, 18% African American, 10% Two or more races, 9% Pacific Islander, 2% Asian.

Harte (Bret) Elementary ranks in the bottom 5.1% of California elementary schools.


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