Calaveras Elementary

1151 Buena Vista Rd. Ste. 100
Hollister, CA 95023

www.hesd.org

556 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Calaveras Elementary, located at 1151 Buena Vista Rd. in Hollister, California, is a key institution within the Hollister School District (HESD). The school serves the local community by providing foundational K-8 education, focusing on academic growth and the social-emotional development of its students. As part of a district dedicated to preparing students for high school and beyond, Calaveras Elementary emphasizes a supportive learning environment that encourages both intellectual curiosity and character building.

The school benefits from the resources and administrative structure of the Hollister School District, which prioritizes modern educational standards and community engagement. By maintaining a central location on Buena Vista Road, the school serves as a neighborhood hub for families in the area. For those seeking detailed information regarding school calendars, enrollment procedures, academic programs, or district-wide policies, the official school website at http://www.hesd.org serves as the primary resource for parents, students, and community members.

556

Total Students

22.5

Full-Time Teachers

24.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

75.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Calaveras Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	13
Hispanic	504
Black	2
Asian	22
Two or More	13
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
504 (90.6%)
Asian
22 (4.0%)
White
13 (2.3%)
Two or More
13 (2.3%)
Black
2 (0.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
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)636-4460
Website:	http://www.hesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	556
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	382
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	40

* 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 82

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 86

Grade 3 83

Grade 4 78

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 30

Grade 7 32

Grade 8 30