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Ada W. Harris Elementary

Cardiff Elementary · San Diego County · 1508 Windsor Road, Cardiff-by-the-Sea, CA 92007-1356

(760) 632-5894

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9/10
#604
Rank 604 out of 5,722
Top 11%
English Language Arts9/10 · #611 · 89th percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #615 · 89th percentile
Science9/10 · #630 · 89th percentile

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School Overview

Cardiff-by-the-Sea is one of those rare coastal villages where you can walk to the beach after school drop-off, and Ada W. Harris Elementary fits right into that laid-back-but-ambitious community vibe. Academics here are genuinely strong across the board — English, math, and science all hover around the 89th percentile statewide — making it a great fit for families who want serious learning without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of some inland districts. If you're drawn to the idea of raising kids in a tight-knit beach town where neighbors actually know each other, this little school is a big part of what makes Cardiff feel like home.

Student Demographics

372 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
240 (65%)
Hispanic
53 (14%)
Multiple Races
36 (10%)
Asian
8 (2%)
Other
35 (9%)

Key Indicators

English Learners20 (5%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged53 (14%)
Students with Disabilities75 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

382
Enrollment
23.2
Teachers (FTE)
16.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
20.5
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs8/10 · #1787 · 70th percentile

142 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found