West Hillsborough

275 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

West Hillsborough School, located at 376 Barbara Way in Hillsborough, California, is a highly regarded public elementary school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Hillsborough City School District—a district consistently recognized for academic excellence—the school prides itself on fostering a nurturing, inclusive, and high-achieving learning environment. It is well-regarded for its strong emphasis on fundamental academic skills, a robust enrichment curriculum, and a community-oriented atmosphere that encourages parent involvement.

The school is known for its picturesque campus and its commitment to educating the "whole child," integrating social-emotional learning with rigorous academics. With access to advanced technology, dedicated specialist teachers, and a wide array of extracurricular programs, West Hillsborough provides a comprehensive educational experience. Supported by a very active PTA and a community that prioritizes public education, the school maintains a reputation for high student achievement and successful preparation for middle school transitions within the district.

275

Total Students

17.9

Full-Time Teachers

15.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

2.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for West Hillsborough
Demographic	Student Count
White	80
Hispanic	19
Black	3
Asian	123
Two or More	50

Asian
123 (44.7%)
White
80 (29.1%)
Two or More
50 (18.2%)
Hispanic
19 (6.9%)
Black
3 (1.1%)

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:	Hillsborough City Elementary
Phone:	(650)344-9870
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	275
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	17.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.4
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	7
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* 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 57

Grade 1 35

Grade 2 45

Grade 3 44

Grade 4 45

Grade 5 49