Bret Harte Elementary

(209)574-1952

852 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bret Harte Elementary, located at 909 Glenn Ave in Modesto, California, is a public school serving students in the Modesto City Elementary School District. As a neighborhood-focused institution, it plays a central role in the local community by providing foundational K-6 education. The school is known for fostering an environment that emphasizes core academic skills, character development, and student engagement through various classroom and extracurricular activities designed to prepare young learners for their future educational transitions.

The campus reflects the diverse demographic profile of the Modesto area, and the school administration typically focuses on creating a supportive atmosphere for families and students alike. With a commitment to meeting state educational standards, Bret Harte Elementary integrates traditional instruction with resources aimed at student success. For families residing in the 95358 area, the school serves as a primary hub for academic growth, often collaborating with parents and community members to enhance the learning experience and maintain a positive, inclusive school culture.

852

Total Students

37.1

Full-Time Teachers

23.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

88.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bret Harte Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	16
Hispanic	784
Black	3
Asian	11
Two or More	33
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
784 (92.0 %)
Two or More
33 (3.9 %)
White
16 (1.9 %)
Asian
11 (1.3 %)
Black
3 (0.4 %)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

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:	Modesto City Elementary
Phone:	(209)574-1952
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	852
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	37.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	707
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	43

* 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

Kindergarten 150

Grade 1 119

Grade 2 109

Grade 3 127

Grade 4 118

Grade 5 115

Grade 6 114