Enrollment
365
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Delano, CA
Harvest Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Harvest Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 061089010808
👥 S:T ratio 30
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 4
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harvest Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools.
- #5 of 10
- elementary schools in Delano · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.4:1
- small classes for California
- 73.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Harvest Elementary has class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Harvest Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Delano, CA.
School address
District: Delano Union Elementary · California
NCES ID 061089010808 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
21.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
17.4:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-19% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
73.4%
vs 55.5% California avg
+32% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Harvest Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Harvest Elementary
Harvest Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in Delano, California, enrolling 365 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 17.4:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 73.4% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 365 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,670 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #323.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (81% of enrollment) (diversity index 33/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 38.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 22.5% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Delano's elementary schools, it stands alongside Pioneer (1,043 students): Harvest Elementary is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (17.4:1 vs 23.2:1).
Delano Union Elementary also operates Pioneer (1,043 students) and Nueva Vista Language Academy (684 students) alongside Harvest Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harvest Elementary compares
Harvest Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.4:1 | ▼ 19% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 73.4% | ▲ 32% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 365 | top 66% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.4:1
Leaner classes than 28% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
365
Bigger than 42% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
73.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
17.4:1
students per teacher
- 19% below state mean
Top 18% in California - lower ratio than 82% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
38.4%
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
$19,208
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 80.5%
Asian 12.9%
White 3.8%
Two or More 1.6%
African American 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 33.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 33.4, Harvest Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Delano Union Elementary, which includes Harvest Elementary.
$19,208
Per student
+16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 12.5%
State 65.0%
Federal 22.5%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Harvest Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Nueva Vista Language Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Almond Tree Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Del Vista Math and Science Academy | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Harvest Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,043
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 684
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 585
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- Enrollment
- 554
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 526
- Students per teacher
- 23.9:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
Similar elementary schools in Delano
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Pioneer
Standard public school
1,043 students 23.2:1 students per teacher
Nueva Vista Language Academy
Standard public school
684 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Del Vista Math and Science Academy
Standard public school
526 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Morningside
Standard public school
477 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Fremont Elementary
Standard public school
440 students 22:1 students per teacher
Terrace Elementary
Standard public school
363 students 18.1:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~365 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~17.4:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Harvest Elementary
How many students attend Harvest Elementary?
Harvest Elementary has 365 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Delano, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Harvest Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Harvest Elementary is 17.4:1, which is 19% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 11% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harvest Elementary?
73.4% of students at Harvest Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harvest Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Harvest Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 80.5% of enrollment, in Delano, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harvest Elementary?
Harvest Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Harvest Elementary rank among elementary schools in Delano?
By Resource Investment Index, Harvest Elementary ranks #5 of 10 elementary schools in Delano, 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 Delano on the city page.
Is Harvest Elementary a good school?
Harvest Elementary earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 82% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Delano Union Elementary?
Besides Harvest Elementary, Delano Union Elementary also operates Pioneer (1,043 students), Nueva Vista Language Academy (684 students), and Cecil Avenue Math and Science Academy (585 students). See the Delano Union Elementary district page for the complete list.
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