Ada W. Harris Elementary

1508 Windsor Rd.
Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007

358 Students

Elementary School 3rd - 6th

School Overview

Ada W. Harris Elementary School is a highly regarded public school located in the coastal community of Cardiff-by-the-Sea, California. Serving students in grades K–3, the school is part of the Cardiff School District and is well-known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, small class sizes, and a nurturing, community-focused environment. Its coastal location often informs a culture that values outdoor learning and a close connection to the local beach-town atmosphere.

The school is frequently recognized for its dedicated faculty, robust parent involvement, and a curriculum that balances core academics with social-emotional development. By focusing on the foundational early elementary years, Ada W. Harris creates a supportive transition for young learners, preparing them for the subsequent grades at the district's middle-level campus. With a reputation for high test scores and a commitment to individualized instruction, it remains a pillar of the Cardiff community.

358

Total Students

16.5

Full-Time Teachers

21.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

11.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ada W. Harris Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	234
Hispanic	58
Black	4
Asian	7
Two or More	53
American Indian	1

White
234 (65.5 %)
Hispanic
58 (16.2 %)
Two or More
53 (14.8 %)
Asian
7 (2.0 %)
Black
4 (1.1 %)
American Indian
1 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cardiff Elementary
Phone:	(760)632-5894
Grade Range:	3rd - 6th
Total Students:	358
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	41
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	1

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 3 84

Grade 4 90

Grade 5 101

Grade 6 83