Shadow Hills Elementary

8770 Harbison Canyon Rd.
Alpine, CA 91901

www.alpineschools.net/shadowhills

377 Students

Elementary School 1st - 5th

School Overview

Shadow Hills Elementary, located in the scenic Harbison Canyon area of Alpine, California, serves as a core educational institution within the Alpine Union School District. The school is known for its commitment to providing a supportive, community-focused learning environment that emphasizes academic growth and the development of the "whole child." By integrating traditional instruction with modern educational practices, the school aims to cultivate both critical thinking skills and character development in its student body, which typically ranges from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade.

Beyond its academic curriculum, Shadow Hills Elementary prides itself on fostering a strong sense of partnership between home and school. The campus benefits from a close-knit atmosphere where staff, parents, and the local community collaborate to enhance student engagement through various extracurricular activities and school events. With a focus on preparing students for future success in a changing world, the school prioritizes a safe, inclusive culture where every student is encouraged to achieve their personal best.

377

Total Students

18.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

33.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Shadow Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	158
Hispanic	161
Black	5
Asian	3
Two or More	39
American Indian	10

Hispanic
161 (42.8%)
White
158 (42.0%)
Two or More
39 (10.4%)
American Indian
10 (2.7%)
Black
5 (1.3%)
Asian
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Alpine Union Elementary
Phone:	(619)445-2977
Website:	http://www.alpineschools.net/shadowhills
Grade Range:	1st - 5th
Total Students:	377
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	111
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	15

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 6

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 70

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 59

Grade 5 71