Ira Harbison

3235 E.Eighth St.
National City, CA 91950

401 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Ira Harbison School is a public elementary school located in National City, California, serving students in grades TK–6 as part of the National School District. The school is deeply integrated into its local community, fostering a learning environment focused on academic growth, social-emotional development, and preparing students for success in middle school and beyond. It serves a diverse population of students and is committed to providing an equitable education that meets the varied needs of its learners.

The school is known for prioritizing a supportive campus culture where faculty and staff work collaboratively with families to ensure student well-being. Academically, the school emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics while integrating technology and engaging classroom activities to encourage critical thinking. Through various school programs and community engagement efforts, Ira Harbison strives to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere that encourages students to become responsible, lifelong learners.

401

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ira Harbison
Demographic	Student Count
White	11
Hispanic	259
Black	7
Asian	105
Two or More	16
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
259 (64.7 %)
Asian
105 (26.3 %)
Two or More
16 (4.0 %)
White
11 (2.8 %)
Black
7 (1.8 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)

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:	National Elementary
Phone:	(619)336-8200
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	401
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	243
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	58

* 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 90

Grade 1 49

Grade 2 52

Grade 3 58

Grade 4 56

Grade 5 36

Grade 6 60