Enrollment
500
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Lorenzo, CA
Hesperian Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Hesperian Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 18/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 063471005852
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 0
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Hesperian Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in San Lorenzo · Resource Index
- 18
- Resource Index · Lower
- 26.3:1
- large classes for California
- 68.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Hesperian Elementary has class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Hesperian Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in San Lorenzo, CA.
School address
District: San Lorenzo Unified · California
NCES ID 063471005852 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
19.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
26.3:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+22% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
68.9%
vs 55.5% California avg
+24% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Hesperian Elementary compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Hesperian Elementary
Hesperian Elementary is a higher-need, mid-sized elementary school in San Lorenzo, California, enrolling 500 students.
Class loads run heavy: 26.3:1 is larger than about 86% of California schools and 22% above the 21.5:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 68.9% of students eligible for free meals.
With 500 students, its enrollment sits close to the California median campus size.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Among 2,141 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need California schools statewide, it ranks #1,623, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (67%) and Asian (12%) (diversity index 52/100).
Counselor access is stretched at roughly 500 students per counselor, well above the ASCA-recommended 250:1 ceiling.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 59.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Among San Lorenzo's elementary schools, it stands alongside Kipp Summit Academy (427 students): Hesperian Elementary is larger than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (26.3:1 vs 20.3:1).
San Lorenzo Unified also operates Arroyo High (1,499 students) and San Lorenzo High (1,029 students) alongside Hesperian Elementary.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Hesperian Elementary compares
Hesperian Elementary on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 26.3:1 | ▲ 22% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 68.9% | ▲ 24% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 500 | top 45% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
26.3:1
Leaner classes than 4% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
500
Bigger than 62% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
68.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 24% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
26.3:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 86% in California - lower ratio than 14% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
59.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$15,066
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 500 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 2 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.2 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.6 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 67.0%
Asian 12.4%
African American 10.6%
Two or More 4.6%
White 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 2.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 52.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 52.1, Hesperian Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for San Lorenzo Unified, which includes Hesperian Elementary.
$15,066
Per student
-9%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-9%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 36.5%
State 56.3%
Federal 7.1%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Hesperian Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arroyo High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| San Lorenzo High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bohannon Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Washington Manor Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Edendale Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Hesperian Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 1,029
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 606
- Students per teacher
- 20.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 500
- Students per teacher
- 21.7:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 483
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 22/100
Similar elementary schools in San Lorenzo
4 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Kipp Summit Academy
Standard public school
427 students 20.3:1 students per teacher
Bay Elementary
Standard public school
422 students 23.4:1 students per teacher
Del Rey Elementary
Standard public school
373 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Grant Elementary
Standard public school
322 students 24.8:1 students per teacher
Similar elementary schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~500 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~26.3:1)
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Frequently asked questions about Hesperian Elementary
How many students attend Hesperian Elementary?
Hesperian Elementary has 500 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Lorenzo, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hesperian Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Hesperian Elementary is 26.3:1, which is 22% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 68% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Hesperian Elementary?
68.9% of students at Hesperian Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Hesperian Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Hesperian Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 67.0% of enrollment, in San Lorenzo, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 52.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Hesperian Elementary?
Hesperian Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 18/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Hesperian Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Lorenzo?
By Resource Investment Index, Hesperian Elementary ranks #5 of 5 elementary schools in San Lorenzo, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Lorenzo on the city page.
Is Hesperian Elementary a good school?
Hesperian Elementary earns 18/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in San Lorenzo Unified?
Besides Hesperian Elementary, San Lorenzo Unified also operates Arroyo High (1,499 students), San Lorenzo High (1,029 students), and Bohannon Middle (606 students). See the San Lorenzo Unified district page for the complete list.
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