Harborside Elementary

681 Naples St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911

schools.cvesd.org/schools/harborside/

524 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Harborside Elementary, located in Chula Vista, California, is part of the Chula Vista Elementary School District. Situated in a culturally diverse neighborhood, the school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and community engagement. The school serves a student body that reflects the vibrant demographics of the South Bay region, prioritizing programs that support bilingual learners and provide equitable access to rigorous curriculum standards.

Beyond its academic offerings, Harborside is recognized for its focus on holistic student growth and parent-teacher collaboration. The school implements various initiatives designed to encourage critical thinking, character building, and technological literacy, ensuring students are well-prepared for middle school and beyond. Through its dedicated staff and active parent involvement, Harborside aims to create a supportive "village" atmosphere where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best while feeling a strong sense of belonging within the school community.

524

Total Students

24.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

87.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harborside Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	486
Black	6
Asian	7
Two or More	9
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
486 (92.7%)
White
14 (2.7%)
Two or More
9 (1.7%)
Asian
7 (1.3%)
Black
6 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4%)

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:	Chula Vista Elementary
Phone:	(619)422-8369
Website:	http://schools.cvesd.org/schools/harborside/
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	24.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	410
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	47

* 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 76

Grade 1 64

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 72

Grade 5 71

Grade 6 84