- Enrollment
- 1,499
- Students per teacher
- 24.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
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 17/100.
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 17/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 86% of California schools.
- #5 of 5
- elementary schools in San Lorenzo · Resource Index
- 17
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Hesperian Elementary held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 063471005852 · San Lorenzo, CA Elementary · MID · TRAD
500 enr · 26.3:1 · 68.9% lunch · RII 17
Nearest enrollment peer: Arroyo High (1,499 students)
Hesperian Elementary held near 447 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 19.3 → 18.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Hesperian Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Arroyo High
Arroyo High
1,499 students
- San Lorenzo Hi
San Lorenzo High
1,029 students
- Bohannon Middl
Bohannon Middle
606 students
- This school 500
Hesperian Elementary
500 students
- Washington Man 500
Washington Manor Middle
500 students
- Edendale Middl 483
Edendale Middle
483 students
What this shows Hesperian Elementary reports 500 students on the CCD universe file.
How Hesperian Elementary compares
Hesperian Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$17,078
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
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
District finance for San Lorenzo Unified reports $17,078 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,029
- 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
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~500 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 427 (2022-23) → 447 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
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 17/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.