R. O. Hardin Elementary

www.hesd.org

461 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

R. O. Hardin Elementary School is a public school located in Hollister, California, serving students as part of the Hollister School District. The school is committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment where students are encouraged to reach their full academic and personal potential. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside social-emotional development, the school strives to prepare its student body for success in middle school and beyond.

The school benefits from a dedicated faculty and staff who prioritize community engagement and parental involvement to enhance the educational experience. Located on Line Street, R. O. Hardin serves as a key pillar in the local community, providing a variety of resources and programs designed to meet the diverse needs of its students. For families seeking more detailed information regarding school policies, academic calendars, or district initiatives, the school’s official website at http://www.hesd.org serves as a comprehensive portal for updates and communication.

461

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

23.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

84.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for R. O. Hardin Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	415
Black	3
Asian	7
Two or More	19
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
415 (90.0%)
Two or More
19 (4.1%)
White
14 (3.0%)
Asian
7 (1.5%)
Black
3 (0.7%)
American Indian
2 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

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:	Hollister
Phone:	(831)636-4440
Website:	http://www.hesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	461
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	357
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* 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 81

Grade 1 86

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 57