- Enrollment
- 913
- Students per teacher
- 23.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Santee, CA
Chet F. Harritt Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Chet F. Harritt Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063588006140
👥 S:T ratio 3
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 19
📋 Attendance 24
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chet F. Harritt Elementary earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 73% of California schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Santee · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 24.2:1
- large classes for California
- 38.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Chet F. Harritt Elementary has class sizes larger than 73% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chet F. Harritt Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Santee, CA.
School address
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+22 students YoY
Chet F. Harritt Elementary held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+22 students YoY 063588006140 · Santee, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
606 enr · 24.2:1 · 38.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Rio Seco Elementary (913 students)
Chet F. Harritt Elementary held near 625 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+22 headcount). Teacher FTE held 25.8 → 25.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Chet F. Harritt Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Rio Seco Eleme
Rio Seco Elementary
913 students
- Cajon Park Ele
Cajon Park Elementary
830 students
- Carlton Oaks E
Carlton Oaks Elementary
823 students
- Hill Creek Ele
Hill Creek Elementary
695 students
- Pepper Drive E
Pepper Drive Elementary
661 students
- This school
Chet F. Harritt Elementary
606 students
What this shows Chet F. Harritt Elementary reports 606 students on the CCD universe file.
How Chet F. Harritt Elementary compares
Chet F. Harritt Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 24.2:1 | ▲ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 38.0% | ▼ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 606 | top 32% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
24.2:1
Leaner classes than 6% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
606
Bigger than 73% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
38.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
24.2:1
students per teacher
- 13% above state mean
Top 73% in California - lower ratio than 27% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
30.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,532
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.5 FTE
Per 404 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
3
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 2.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 47.5%
Hispanic or Latino 33.0%
Two or More 12.4%
Asian 3.8%
African American 3.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 47.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.8, Chet F. Harritt Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Santee reports $14,532 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Chet F. Harritt Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Seco Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cajon Park Elementary | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Carlton Oaks Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hill Creek Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pepper Drive Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Chet F. Harritt Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 830
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 823
- Students per teacher
- 22.2:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 695
- Students per teacher
- 24:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
- Enrollment
- 661
- Students per teacher
- 23.6:1
- Resource Index
- 19/100
Similar elementary schools in Santee
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Rio Seco Elementary
Standard public school
913 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Cajon Park Elementary
Standard public school
830 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Carlton Oaks Elementary
Standard public school
823 students 22.2:1 students per teacher
Hill Creek Elementary
Standard public school
695 students 24:1 students per teacher
Carlton Hills Elementary
Standard public school
601 students 23.1:1 students per teacher
Pride Academy at Prospect Avenue
Standard public school
548 students 24.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~606 students)
Frequently asked questions about Chet F. Harritt Elementary
How many students attend Chet F. Harritt Elementary?
Chet F. Harritt Elementary has 606 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Santee, CA. CCD year-over-year: 603 (2022-23) → 625 (2023-24), nearly flat (+22).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chet F. Harritt Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Chet F. Harritt Elementary is 24.2:1, which is 13% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 54% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chet F. Harritt Elementary?
38.0% of students at Chet F. Harritt Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chet F. Harritt Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Chet F. Harritt Elementary is White at 47.5% of enrollment, in Santee, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chet F. Harritt Elementary?
Chet F. Harritt Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chet F. Harritt Elementary rank among elementary schools in Santee?
By Resource Investment Index, Chet F. Harritt Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Santee, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in Santee on the city page.
What other schools are in Santee?
Besides Chet F. Harritt Elementary, Santee also operates Rio Seco Elementary (913 students), Cajon Park Elementary (830 students), and Carlton Oaks Elementary (823 students). See the Santee district page for the complete list.