Hesperian Elementary

500 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Hesperian Elementary School, located at 620 Drew St. in San Lorenzo, California, serves as a foundational academic institution within the San Lorenzo Unified School District. As a public elementary school, it provides a comprehensive educational program for students in the local community, focusing on core academic standards, social-emotional development, and the cultivation of essential learning skills. The school is integrated into a suburban residential area, acting as a neighborhood hub that emphasizes community engagement and student inclusivity.

The school environment at Hesperian is characterized by a commitment to academic growth and the fostering of a supportive atmosphere for a diverse student body. By utilizing state-aligned curriculum and various instructional strategies, the faculty aims to prepare students for the transition to middle school while promoting lifelong learning habits. Through partnerships with families and the broader San Lorenzo community, Hesperian Elementary strives to create a safe, collaborative space that addresses the unique needs of its learners, ensuring they have the tools necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.

500

Total Students

22.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

80.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Hesperian Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	14
Hispanic	335
Black	53
Asian	62
Two or More	23
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	12

Hispanic
335 (67.0%)
Asian
62 (12.4%)
Black
53 (10.6%)
Two or More
23 (4.6%)
White
14 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
12 (2.4%)
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:	San Lorenzo Unified
Phone:	(510)317-5200
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	500
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	339
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	64

* 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 108

Grade 1 84

Grade 2 81

Grade 3 77

Grade 4 80

Grade 5 70