Hermosa View Elementary

1800 Prospect Ave.
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254

www.hbcsd.org

394 Students

Elementary School K - 1st

School Overview

Hermosa View Elementary, located in the coastal city of Hermosa Beach, California, serves as a primary educational hub for the local community, typically housing students in the early elementary grades (typically Transitional Kindergarten through 2nd grade). As part of the Hermosa Beach City School District, the school is known for its strong focus on academic excellence, small-town atmosphere, and a highly engaged parent community. Its location near the Pacific Ocean influences a culture that often emphasizes outdoor activity, wellness, and a close-knit social environment.

The school is well-regarded for its modern instructional approaches and commitment to fostering both social-emotional growth and foundational academic skills. Because it serves a smaller district, Hermosa View benefits from strong collaboration between teachers, administrators, and families. The campus culture is defined by a sense of pride and community partnership, with the school often serving as a central meeting point for district-wide initiatives and events aimed at supporting the holistic development of young learners.

394

Total Students

18.4

Full-Time Teachers

21.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

7.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hermosa View Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	222
Hispanic	54
Black	4
Asian	32
Two or More	81
American Indian	1

White
222 (56.3%)
Two or More
81 (20.6%)
Hispanic
54 (13.7%)
Asian
32 (8.1%)
Black
4 (1.0%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

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:	Hermosa Beach City Elementary
Phone:	(424)333-9960
Website:	http://www.hbcsd.org
Grade Range:	K - 1st
Total Students:	394
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	18.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	27
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* 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 259

Grade 1 135