Harvard Elementary

Public K-5

 330 N. Harvard Blvd.
       Los Angeles, CA  90004-4412


(323) 953-4540

District: Los Angeles Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
4056th of 5,868 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $12,758 Help


Students who attend Harvard Elementary usually attend:

Middle:    Virgil Middle
High:    Fairfax Senior High

Student/teacher ratio:  16.5 Help
Number of students:  264

Racial breakdown:

Not Specified:
100.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients:  90.5% Help


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Compare Details Harvard Elementary ranks worse than 69.1% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 321st among 487 ranked elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.13. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details 90.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Harvard Elementary is 16.5, which is the 34th best among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Harvard Elementary is $12,758, which is the 138th highest among 487 elementary schools in the Los Angeles Unified School District.
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Harvard Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Harvard Elementary 4056th of 5868 California public elementary schools. (See Harvard Elementary in the ranking list.)

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Hispanic students:


Los Angeles Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Los Angeles Unified 909th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Harvard Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Harvard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 34.65 3249th 5113 36.5%
2008 57.52 1965th 5113 61.6%
2009 66.07 1637th 5193 68.5%
2010 64.68 1746th 5314 67.1%
2011 73.68 1315th 5377 75.5%
2012 62.62 1913th 5390 64.5%
2013 61.44 2040th 5530 63.1%
2015 41.05 2955th 5611 47.3%
2016 34.63 3436th 5614 38.8%
2017 25.12 4247th 5692 25.4%
2018 34.57 3501st 5662 38.2%
2019 20.66 4738th 5789 18.2%
2022 20.05 4846th 5883 17.6%
2023 28.13 4044th 5848 30.8%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Harvard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 21.99 2926th 3246 9.9%
2019 22.74 3026th 3275 7.6%
2022 30.91 2536th 3311 23.4%
2023 28.41 2631st 3240 18.8%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Harvard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.07 2431st 5084 52.2%
2019 29.45 3890th 5173 24.8%
2022 31.20 3737th 5264 29.0%
2023 41.90 2915th 5355 45.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Harvard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 33.97 3485th 5413 35.6%
2019 19.18 4692nd 5492 14.6%
2022 18.26 4868th 5635 13.6%
2023 29.19 3824th 5595 31.7%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Harvard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 26.16 1998th 2585 22.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Harvard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.11 3278th 5431 39.6%
2019 24.15 4272nd 5510 22.5%
2022 25.30 4211th 5663 25.6%
2023 28.57 3897th 5627 30.7%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Harvard Elementary

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.60 2251st 4830 53.4%
2019 28.58 3796th 4963 23.5%
2022 26.94 3958th 5084 22.1%
2023 40.63 2856th 5079 43.8%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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by a parent
Friday, October 26, 2018

Open Quote Very clean and organized school my son has attended Harvard elementary for 3 years now I must say I won’t be moving any time soon I want him to finish elementary in this school teachers are super nice specially mrs Paik from 1st grade. I recommend this school 100. I’m a happy parent. Close Quote


by a teacher
Tuesday, June 2, 2015

Open Quote this used to be a great school when principal Estrada was there. student test scores have significantly dropped since the arrival of the new principal. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Harvard Elementary

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 1 4 42 362 0 n/a n/a 0 409
2007 6 2 65 450 0 n/a n/a 0 523
2008 10 n/a 73 422 n/a n/a n/a 0 505
2009 10 2 74 423 0 1 0 0 510
2010 10 3 57 407 0 2 10 0 489
2011 7 2 72 433 0 1 0 0 515
2012 7 4 64 427 0 2 0 0 504
2013 8 3 56 433 1 2 0 0 503
2014 7 4 65 433 0 2 0 0 511
2015 12 5 49 414 0 0 0 0 480
2016 12 3 49 398 0 2 2 0 466
2017 14 2 45 366 1 1 1 0 430
2018 10 2 35 369 1 0 4 0 421
2019 12 3 29 341 0 1 1 0 387
2020 11 2 21 303 0 1 2 0 340
2021 5 3 24 278 0 1 2 0 313
2022 3 1 12 241 0 1 4 0 262
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 264 264

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Harvard Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 409 24.0 17.0 89.7
2007 523 28.0 18.7 93.3
2008 505 30.0 16.8 88.7
2009 510 27.0 17.0 86.7
2010 489 26.0 18.8 89
2011 515 n/a n/a 47.4
2012 504 24.0 21.0 n/a
2013 503 22.0 22.8 50.9
2014 511 23.0 22.2 82.4
2015 480 22.0 21.8 89.6
2016 466 20.0 23.3 89.9
2017 430 20.0 21.5 85.8
2018 421 20.0 21.0 91.4
2019 387 18.0 21.5 88.1
2020 340 n/a n/a 89.7
2021 313 15.0 20.8 93.9
2022 262 15.5 16.9 93.1
2023 264 16.0 16.5 90.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Harvard Elementary

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 409 24.0 17.0 89.7
2007 523 28.0 18.7 93.3
2008 505 30.0 16.8 88.7
2009 510 27.0 17.0 86.7
2010 489 26.0 18.8 89
2011 515 n/a n/a 47.4
2012 504 24.0 21.0 n/a
2013 503 22.0 22.8 50.9
2014 511 23.0 22.2 82.4
2015 480 22.0 21.8 89.6
2016 466 20.0 23.3 89.9
2017 430 20.0 21.5 85.8
2018 421 20.0 21.0 91.4
2019 387 18.0 21.5 88.1
2020 340 n/a n/a 89.7
2021 313 15.0 20.8 93.9
2022 262 15.5 16.9 93.1
2023 264 16.0 16.5 90.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Kindergarten Immunization Rates

Harvard Elementary

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPolioHepatitis BVaricellaDTPMMR
201276.0%0.0%0.0%24.0%83.0%95.0%95.0%82.0%83.0%
201354.0%0.0%0.0%46.0%68.0%79.0%86.0%65.0%64.0%
201540.0%0.0%0.0%60.0%52.0%56.0%58.0%48.0%51.0%
201640.0%0.0%0.0%60.0%51.0%63.0%60.0%51.0%49.0%
201796.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%
201896.0%0.0%0.0%0.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%≥98.0%
201994.0%0.0%1.0%≥98.0%97.0%≥98.0%96.0%≥98.0%

Data source: California Department of Public Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Harvard Elementary

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $12,758

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Harvard Elementary

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 4738th of 5789 Elementary schoolsRanks 4044th of 5848 Elementary schools
 12.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Harvard Elementary)26.526.3
 0.1%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)42.940.1
 2.9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)48.543
 5.6%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Harvard Elementary)3136.8
 5.9%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)44.442.8
 1.6%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (California)50.245.1
 5.1%
4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Harvard Elementary)43.132.6
 10.6%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)43.439.9
 3.5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.543.7
 5.7%
4th Grade Mathematics (Harvard Elementary)30.939.5
 8.6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)3837.6
 0.4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (California)44.940.8
 4.1%
5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Harvard Elementary)30.231.5
 1.3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Los Angeles Unified)44.741.5
 3.1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.746.7
 5%
5th Grade Mathematics (Harvard Elementary)20.313.2
 7.1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Los Angeles Unified)31.130.5
 0.6%
   5th Grade Mathematics (California)3833.4
 4.6%
5th Grade Science (Harvard Elementary)7.813
 5.2%
   5th Grade Science (Los Angeles Unified)24.324.8
 0.5%
   5th Grade Science (California)31.731.9
 0.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students387264
 31.8%
African American30
 100%
American Indian00
Asian290
 100%
Hispanic3410
 100%
Pacific Islander10
 100%
White120
 100%
Two or More Races10
 100%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.1%90.5%
 2.4%


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Students who attend Harvard Elementary usually go on to attend:

Middle : Virgil Middle
High : Fairfax Senior High

Students at Harvard Elementary are 100% Not Specified.

In the 2022-23 school year, 264 students attended Harvard Elementary.

Harvard Elementary ranks 4056th of 5868 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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