Bret Harte Elementary

196 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Bret Harte Elementary is a public school located in the Land Park neighborhood of Sacramento, serving students from transitional kindergarten through sixth grade. As part of the Sacramento City Unified School District, the school is known for its strong community atmosphere and is often recognized for its historic campus and neighborhood-focused approach to education. It prioritizes a well-rounded curriculum that aims to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development in a supportive learning environment.

The school benefits from a high level of parental involvement, which contributes to its reputation as a neighborhood hub. Families at Bret Harte often emphasize the school’s dedication to traditional instructional methods paired with modern enrichment opportunities. By maintaining a balance between rigorous standards and inclusive classroom settings, the school strives to prepare its diverse student body for middle school success while encouraging a lifelong love of learning within the local community.

196

Total Students

10.6

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

56.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bret Harte Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	25
Hispanic	84
Black	36
Asian	23
Two or More	24
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
84 (42.9 %)
Black
36 (18.4 %)
White
25 (12.8 %)
Two or More
24 (12.2 %)
Asian
23 (11.7 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (2.0 %)

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:	Sacramento City Unified
Phone:	(916)277-6261
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	196
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	10.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	104
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	7

* 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 20

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 27

Grade 3 16

Grade 4 33

Grade 5 33

Grade 6 32

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Bret Harte Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	20
Grade 1	35
Grade 2	27
Grade 3	16
Grade 4	33
Grade 5	33
Grade 6	32

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Bret Harte Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	89	45.4%
Male	107	54.6%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)