- Enrollment
- 2,569
- Students per teacher
- 28.9:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Sacramento, CA
H. W. Harkness Elementary
Federal NCES profile for H. W. Harkness Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063384005246
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
H. W. Harkness Elementary earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #76 of 124
- elementary schools in Sacramento · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.1:1
- large classes for California
- 75.5%
- free-lunch eligible
H. W. Harkness Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, H. W. Harkness Elementary ranks #76 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, CA.
School address
District: Sacramento City Unified · California
NCES ID 063384005246 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+21 students YoY
H. W. Harkness Elementary grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (+8.2%).
Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+21 students YoY 063384005246 · Sacramento, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
287 enr · 26.1:1 · 75.5% lunch · RII 23
Nearest enrollment peer: C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students)
H. W. Harkness Elementary grew from 257 students in 2022-23 to 278 in 2023-24 (+8.2%). Teacher FTE held 11.6 → 11.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
H. W. Harkness Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- C. K. Mcclatch
C. K. Mcclatchy High
2,569 students
- Hiram W. Johns
Hiram W. Johnson High
1,682 students
- John F. Kenned
John F. Kennedy High
1,652 students
- Luther Burbank
Luther Burbank High
1,535 students
- Rosemont High
Rosemont High
1,485 students
- This school 287
H. W. Harkness Elementary
287 students
What this shows H. W. Harkness Elementary reports 287 students on the CCD universe file.
How H. W. Harkness Elementary compares
H. W. Harkness Elementary is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.1:1 | ▲ 21% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.5% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 287 | top 75% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.1:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
287
Bigger than 30% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.5%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.1:1
students per teacher
- 21% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
41.8%
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
$17,785
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
9
in-school suspensions + 11 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.1 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 7.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 63.6%
Asian 14.0%
African American 9.4%
Two or More 7.3%
White 3.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 56.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 56.0, H. W. Harkness Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Sacramento City Unified reports $17,785 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How H. W. Harkness Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| C. K. Mcclatchy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiram W. Johnson High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| John F. Kennedy High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Luther Burbank High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rosemont High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to H. W. Harkness Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,682
- Students per teacher
- 20.8:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,652
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,535
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 1,485
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
Similar elementary schools in Sacramento
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Smythe Academy of Arts and Sciences
Standard public school
1,091 students 23.7:1 students per teacher
Las Palmas Elementary
Standard public school
1,001 students 25.7:1 students per teacher
Mary Tsukamoto Elementary
Standard public school
989 students 26:1 students per teacher
Heron
Standard public school
977 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Arnold Adreani Elementary
Standard public school
944 students 27:1 students per teacher
Paso Verde
Standard public school
897 students 23.6:1 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 (~287 students)
Frequently asked questions about H. W. Harkness Elementary
How many students attend H. W. Harkness Elementary?
H. W. Harkness Elementary has 287 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Sacramento, CA. CCD year-over-year: 257 (2022-23) → 278 (2023-24), up 21.
What is the student-teacher ratio at H. W. Harkness Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at H. W. Harkness Elementary is 26.1:1, which is 21% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 66% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at H. W. Harkness Elementary?
75.5% of students at H. W. Harkness Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of H. W. Harkness Elementary?
The largest demographic group at H. W. Harkness Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 63.6% of enrollment, in Sacramento, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 56.0/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for H. W. Harkness Elementary?
H. W. Harkness Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does H. W. Harkness Elementary rank among elementary schools in Sacramento?
By Resource Investment Index, H. W. Harkness Elementary ranks #76 of 124 elementary schools in Sacramento, 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 Sacramento on the city page.
What other schools are in Sacramento City Unified?
Besides H. W. Harkness Elementary, Sacramento City Unified also operates C. K. Mcclatchy High (2,569 students), Hiram W. Johnson High (1,682 students), and John F. Kennedy High (1,652 students). See the Sacramento City Unified district page for the complete list.