Harding Elementary

481 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Harding Elementary School, located at 7230 Fairmont Ave. in El Cerrito, California, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades TK–5 within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Known for its strong community atmosphere and dedicated staff, the school places a significant emphasis on fostering both academic excellence and social-emotional development. Harding benefits from an active parent-teacher association that supports various enrichment programs, ensuring that students have access to a well-rounded educational experience that extends beyond the core curriculum.

The school is noted for its diverse student body and inclusive environment, which aims to provide a safe and supportive space for children from various backgrounds. Its location in El Cerrito offers a suburban setting that encourages neighborhood involvement, often serving as a hub for local families. With a focus on preparing students for middle school and beyond, Harding Elementary strives to maintain high educational standards while encouraging creativity, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning among its student population.

481

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Harding Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	149
Hispanic	116
Black	24
Asian	104
Two or More	85
Pacific Islander	2

White
149 (31.0%)
Hispanic
116 (24.2%)
Asian
104 (21.7%)
Two or More
85 (17.7%)
Black
24 (5.0%)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1413
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	481
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	140
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 79

Grade 1 66

Grade 2 63

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 89

Grade 5 61

Grade 6 57