Kathryn Hughes Elementary

4949 Calle de Escuela
Santa Clara, CA 95054

hughes.santaclarausd.org

281 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Kathryn Hughes Elementary School, located in the Rivermark neighborhood of Santa Clara, is a highly regarded public school serving students from transitional kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Santa Clara Unified School District, the school is known for its strong emphasis on academic excellence, modern facilities, and a diverse student body. Its location within a master-planned community allows for a close-knit school environment where parental involvement and community support are significant components of the educational experience.

The school is recognized for fostering a well-rounded learning environment that balances rigorous core curriculum with programs in the arts, technology, and physical education. Kathryn Hughes Elementary consistently performs well in state assessments and is frequently noted for its dedicated teaching staff and focus on social-emotional learning. By integrating technology into daily lessons and prioritizing collaborative projects, the school aims to prepare its students for the challenges of middle school and beyond within a supportive and inclusive atmosphere.

281

Total Students

15.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

41.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kathryn Hughes Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	30
Hispanic	120
Black	14
Asian	98
Two or More	13
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
120 (42.7%)
Asian
98 (34.9%)
White
30 (10.7%)
Black
14 (5.0%)
Two or More
13 (4.6%)
American Indian
3 (1.1%)
Pacific Islander
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:	Santa Clara Unified
Phone:	(408)423-1500
Website:	http://hughes.santaclarausd.org
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	281
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	15.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	105
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	11

* 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 67

Grade 1 43

Grade 2 42

Grade 3 46

Grade 4 35

Grade 5 48