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Harding Elementary

3201 Pico Ave., Bakersfield, CA, 93306

Ranked 4816 of 7047 in California

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Harding Elementary

3201 Pico Ave., Bakersfield, CA, 93306

About Harding Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 19%
Reading 34%
State average proficiency is 19% in Math and 34% in Reading.
26
Full-time Teachers
21 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
546
Total Students
$107129
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 12.82%
Asian 2.2%
Hispanic 77.29%
Black 5.68%
Two+ Races 1.65%
Native Am. 0.37%
White
12.82%
Asian
2.2%
Hispanic
77.29%
Black
5.68%
Two+ Races
1.65%
Native Am.
0.37%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 546
52.93%
289 Female
47.07%
257 Male

Student Population

546 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 21 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Harding Elementary Contact Information

Address

3201 Pico Ave., Bakersfield, CA, 93306

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Phone

(661) 631-5300

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:10 AM to 1:50 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 7:55 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

Being Updated

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Latest News

This school year, Harding Elementary has added anonymous reporting tools for students to use to safely tell someone about bullying, safety issues, or other problems with the school climate. The goal of this project is to make it easier for students and staff to talk to each other and make the campus safer and healthier.

FAQ

Q1. Are there programs at Harding Elementary that kids can go to before or after school?

Ans. Harding Elementary has a few before- and after-school programs, such as homework help and supervised activities, but only if there are enough staff and students.

Q2. Do students get meals at school?

Ans. Yes, Harding Elementary is part of the federal school meal program. It provides breakfast and lunch to all students, and families that qualify can get them for free or at a lower cost.

Q3. How does Harding Elementary get parents involved in things that happen at school?

Ans. The school wants parents to get involved by going to events, volunteering in the classroom, having parent-teacher conferences, and joining school committees or advisory groups.

Q4. Does Harding Elementary offer transportation?

Ans. Transportation services are usually available for eligible students who follow district rules, but parents should check with the school for the most up-to-date bus routes and eligibility.

Q5. Does Harding Elementary have activities outside of school?

Ans. There aren't many options for extracurricular activities, but they may include clubs, arts, and seasonal activities, depending on how many staff members are available and how interested the students are.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
ML

Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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