Lupine Hills Elementary

1919 Lupine Rd.
Hercules, CA 94547

387 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Lupine Hills Elementary School, located in Hercules, California, is a highly regarded public school within the West Contra Costa Unified School District. Serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade, the school is well-known for its strong sense of community and dedication to academic excellence. Its curriculum focuses on building foundational literacy and numeracy skills while fostering a supportive environment that encourages students to become collaborative and critical thinkers.

Beyond academics, Lupine Hills is recognized for its active parent and community involvement, which helps support various enrichment programs and extracurricular activities. The campus culture emphasizes inclusivity and character development, aiming to prepare students for middle school and beyond. Its location in a quiet residential neighborhood provides a safe and focused setting for early childhood education, making it a focal point for families living in the Hercules area.

387

Total Students

19.7

Full-Time Teachers

19.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

73.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Lupine Hills Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	27
Hispanic	152
Black	37
Asian	127
Two or More	35
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
152 (39.3%)
Asian
127 (32.8%)
Black
37 (9.6%)
Two or More
35 (9.0%)
White
27 (7.0%)
Pacific Islander
6 (1.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1411
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	387
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	19.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	181
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	104

* 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 91

Grade 1 59

Grade 2 53

Grade 3 64

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 60

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Lupine Hills Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	91
Grade 1	59
Grade 2	53
Grade 3	64
Grade 4	60
Grade 5	60

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Lupine Hills Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	180	46.5%
Male	207	53.5%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)