Carl Harvey Elementary

1635 South Center St.
Santa Ana, CA 92704

268 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Carl Harvey Elementary School, located in the Santa Ana Unified School District, serves a diverse student population in the heart of Santa Ana, California. The school is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive learning environment that emphasizes academic excellence, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of strong character among its students. With a focus on preparing young learners for success in a global society, the school offers a curriculum designed to meet rigorous standards while supporting the unique linguistic and cultural backgrounds of its community.

Beyond the classroom, Carl Harvey Elementary prioritizes the partnership between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood to ensure student success. The campus environment is structured to be supportive and engaging, often incorporating collaborative activities and resource programs that aim to bridge educational gaps. By focusing on both foundational skills and modern pedagogical practices, the school strives to empower its students to become lifelong learners and responsible, productive citizens.

268

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

20.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Carl Harvey Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	2
Hispanic	263
Black	1
Asian	1
American Indian	1

Hispanic
263 (98.1%)
White
2 (0.7%)
Black
1 (0.4%)
Asian
1 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (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:	Santa Ana Unified
Phone:	(714)430-6200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	268
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	226
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	20

* 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 55

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 34

Grade 3 48

Grade 4 55

Grade 5 43

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Carl Harvey Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	55
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	34
Grade 3	48
Grade 4	55
Grade 5	43

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Carl Harvey Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	124	46.3%
Male	144	53.7%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)