Harding Elementary

harding.bcsd.com

542 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Harding Elementary School, located on Pico Avenue in Bakersfield, California, is a key part of the Bakersfield City School District. The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and character development for its diverse student body. By prioritizing foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, the school strives to prepare its students for success in middle school and beyond, while also encouraging participation in a variety of school activities that promote community and school spirit.

Beyond its core curriculum, Harding Elementary places a strong focus on collaboration between educators, parents, and the surrounding Bakersfield community. The school leverages district resources to provide a well-rounded educational experience that addresses the unique needs of its students. Through its official website, the school maintains clear communication channels, keeping families informed about academic goals, upcoming events, and district initiatives designed to enhance student achievement and campus engagement.

542

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harding Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	71
Hispanic	436
Black	20
Asian	6
Two or More	6
American Indian	3

Hispanic
436 (80.4%)
White
71 (13.1%)
Black
20 (3.7%)
Asian
6 (1.1%)
Two or More
6 (1.1%)
American Indian
3 (0.6%)

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:	Bakersfield City
Phone:	(661)631-5300
Website:	http://harding.bcsd.com
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	542
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	399
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	41

* 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 97

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 55

Grade 3 92

Grade 4 61

Grade 5 100

Grade 6 73

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Harding Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	97
Grade 1	64
Grade 2	55
Grade 3	92
Grade 4	61
Grade 5	100
Grade 6	73

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Harding Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	296	54.6%
Male	246	45.4%

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