Chet F. Harritt Elementary

8120 Arlette St.
Santee, CA 92071

www.santeesd.net

606 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Chet F. Harritt Elementary School, located in Santee, California, is a key part of the Santee School District. Serving students in grades TK through 8th, the school is known for fostering a community-focused learning environment that emphasizes both academic achievement and character development. The campus is dedicated to providing a balanced education, utilizing modern instructional strategies and technology to prepare students for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its core curriculum, Chet F. Harritt is recognized for its commitment to student well-being and enrichment. The school promotes a supportive culture that encourages parental involvement and community engagement, helping to create a welcoming atmosphere for families. By balancing rigorous educational standards with extracurricular opportunities and social-emotional support, the school strives to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared to contribute positively to their community.

606

Total Students

23.8

Full-Time Teachers

25.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

46.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chet F. Harritt Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	288
Hispanic	200
Black	19
Asian	23
Two or More	75
Pacific Islander	1

White
288 (47.5%)
Hispanic
200 (33.0%)
Two or More
75 (12.4%)
Asian
23 (3.8%)
Black
19 (3.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Santee
Phone:	(619)258-4800
Website:	http://www.santeesd.net
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	606
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	23.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	25.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	182
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	99

* 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 95

Grade 1 55

Grade 2 68

Grade 3 66

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 68

Grade 6 56

Grade 7 73

Grade 8 60