Harvest Elementary

www.duesd.org/schools/harvestes/

365 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Harvest Elementary School, located at 1320 Vassar Ave. in Delano, California, serves as a key academic institution within the Delano Union School District. Committed to fostering a supportive and engaging learning environment, the school focuses on providing a comprehensive education that prepares its students for future academic success. By emphasizing both core curriculum standards and student development, Harvest Elementary aims to cultivate a community where children can thrive intellectually, socially, and emotionally.

The school is dedicated to bridging the gap between home and the classroom, encouraging strong parental involvement and open communication to ensure every student feels valued and supported. Through its digital resources and school-led initiatives, Harvest Elementary strives to keep families informed and actively engaged in the educational process. As part of the broader Delano community, the school remains focused on its mission to empower students with the essential skills and character traits necessary to succeed in a diverse and ever-changing world.

365

Total Students

20.5

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

81.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harvest Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	294
Black	3
Asian	47
Two or More	6
American Indian	1

Hispanic
294 (80.5%)
Asian
47 (12.9%)
White
14 (3.8%)
Two or More
6 (1.6%)
Black
3 (0.8%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Delano Union Elementary
Phone:	(661)720-2725
Website:	http://www.duesd.org/schools/harvestes/
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	365
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	265
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	31

* 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 58

Grade 1 62

Grade 2 64

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 46

Grade 5 70