Chet F. Harritt Elementary

8120 Arlette St.
Santee, CA 92071

www.santeesd.net

603 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Chet F. Harritt Elementary School, located in Santee, California, is a key part of the Santee School District. Serving students in grades TK through 8th, the school is known for fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The campus is dedicated to providing a balanced education, utilizing modern instructional strategies and technology to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Chet F. Harritt is recognized for its commitment to student well-being and enrichment. The school promotes a supportive culture that encourages parental involvement and community engagement, helping to create a welcoming atmosphere for families. By balancing rigorous educational standards with extracurricular opportunities and social-emotional support, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

603

Total Students

25.8

Full-Time Teachers

23.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chet F. Harritt Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	302
Hispanic	191
Black	13
Asian	24
Two or More	69
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	2

White
302 (50.1 %)
Hispanic
191 (31.7 %)
Two or More
69 (11.4 %)
Asian
24 (4.0 %)
Black
13 (2.2 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (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:	Santee
Phone:	(619)258-4800
Website:	http://www.santeesd.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	603
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	25.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* 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 85

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 68

Grade 4 57

Grade 5 73

Grade 6 58

Grade 7 83

Grade 8 55