Alvin S. Hatch Elementary

490 Miramontes Ave.
Half Moon Bay, CA 94019

544 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Alvin S. Hatch Elementary School is a public school located in the coastal community of Half Moon Bay, California, serving students in grades K–5 as part of the Cabrillo Unified School District. Known for its strong sense of community, the school emphasizes a supportive learning environment that fosters academic growth and social-emotional development. The campus is situated in a scenic area of the San Mateo County coast, providing a small-town atmosphere that encourages active parent involvement and close collaboration between educators and families.

The school is committed to providing a well-rounded education, often integrating the unique geography of the coast into its school culture. Hatch Elementary focuses on preparing students for the transition to middle school by balancing core curriculum—such as mathematics, literacy, and science—with enrichment programs that promote creativity and critical thinking. By maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student-centered instruction, the school strives to ensure that its diverse student body has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

544

Total Students

20.8

Full-Time Teachers

26.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Alvin S. Hatch Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	161
Hispanic	349
Black	2
Asian	12
Two or More	20

Hispanic
349 (64.2%)
White
161 (29.6%)
Two or More
20 (3.7%)
Asian
12 (2.2%)
Black
2 (0.4%)

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:	Cabrillo Unified
Phone:	(650)712-7160
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	544
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	26.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	189
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 104

Grade 1 96

Grade 2 95

Grade 3 85

Grade 4 86

Grade 5 78