Hughson Elementary

7201 East Whitmore Ave.
Hughson, CA 95326

hes.hughsonschools.org

596 Students

Elementary School K - 3rd

School Overview

Hughson Elementary, located at 7201 E. Whitmore Ave. in Hughson, California, serves as a primary educational institution within the Hughson Unified School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and structured learning environment for elementary-aged children, focusing on building foundational academic skills in core subjects like literacy, mathematics, and science. As a central part of the small, close-knit Hughson community, the school emphasizes a positive school culture that encourages student engagement and personal growth.

Beyond academics, Hughson Elementary places a strong emphasis on character development and community involvement. The school typically offers various programs and activities designed to enrich the student experience, aiming to prepare children not only for their future academic endeavors but also to be responsible members of their community. By maintaining a focus on student achievement and collaborative partnerships between teachers, parents, and local residents, the school strives to provide a well-rounded educational foundation for its diverse student body.

596

Total Students

29.0

Full-Time Teachers

20.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

60.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hughson Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	240
Hispanic	342
Black	3
Asian	2
Two or More	8
American Indian	1

Hispanic
342 (57.4%)
White
240 (40.3%)
Two or More
8 (1.3%)
Black
3 (0.5%)
Asian
2 (0.3%)
American Indian
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:	Hughson Unified
Phone:	(209)883-4412
Website:	http://hes.hughsonschools.org
Grade Range:	K - 3rd
Total Students:	596
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	281
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	78

* 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 188

Grade 1 131

Grade 2 147

Grade 3 130