- Enrollment
- 2,583
- Students per teacher
- 24.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · Pleasanton, CA
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 24/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 060002008445
👥 S:T ratio 15
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 7
📋 Attendance 44
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary earns 24/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #6 of 9
- elementary schools in Pleasanton · Resource Index
- 24
- Resource Index · Lower
- 21.2:1
- students per teacher
- 10.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Pleasanton, CA.
School address
District: Pleasanton Unified · California
NCES ID 060002008445 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-5.1%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-27 students YoY 060002008445 · Pleasanton, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 21.2:1 · 10.8% lunch · RII 24
Nearest enrollment peer: Amador Valley High (2,583 students)
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary shrank from 527 students in 2022-23 to 500 in 2023-24 (-5.1%). Teacher FTE lost 22.0 → 14.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Amador Valley
Amador Valley High
2,583 students
- Foothill High
Foothill High
2,169 students
- Thomas S. Hart
Thomas S. Hart Middle
1,129 students
- Harvest Park M 1,015
Harvest Park Middle
1,015 students
- Pleasanton Mid 944
Pleasanton Middle
944 students
- This school 467
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
467 students
What this shows Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary compares
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.2:1 | ▼ 1% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 10.8% | ▼ 81% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 50% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.2:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
10.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 81% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.2:1
students per teacher
- 1% below state mean
Top 45% in California - lower ratio than 55% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
22.5%
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
$16,170
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 467 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
2
in-school suspensions + 4 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Asian 49.7%
White 22.3%
Hispanic or Latino 14.6%
Two or More 11.1%
African American 2.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: Asian at 49.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 66.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 66.9, Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Pleasanton Unified reports $16,170 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amador Valley High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Foothill High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Thomas S. Hart Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Harvest Park Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Pleasanton Middle | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,169
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,129
- Students per teacher
- 22.6:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 1,015
- Students per teacher
- 23.1:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 944
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar elementary schools in Pleasanton
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Donlon Elementary
Standard public school
700 students 23.3:1 students per teacher
Fairlands Elementary
Standard public school
670 students 23.9:1 students per teacher
Valley View Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Walnut Grove Elementary
Standard public school
629 students 22.5:1 students per teacher
Lydiksen Elementary
Standard public school
586 students 21.7:1 students per teacher
Alisal Elementary
Standard public school
544 students 21.8:1 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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary
How many students attend Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary?
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary has 467 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in Pleasanton, CA. CCD year-over-year: 527 (2022-23) → 500 (2023-24), down 27.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary is 21.2:1, which is 1% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 35% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary?
10.8% of students at Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary is Asian at 49.7% of enrollment, in Pleasanton, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 66.9/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary?
Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 24/100 (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 Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary rank among elementary schools in Pleasanton?
By Resource Investment Index, Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary ranks #6 of 9 elementary schools in Pleasanton, 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 Pleasanton on the city page.
What other schools are in Pleasanton Unified?
Besides Phoebe Apperson Hearst Elementary, Pleasanton Unified also operates Amador Valley High (2,583 students), Foothill High (2,169 students), and Thomas S. Hart Middle (1,129 students). See the Pleasanton Unified district page for the complete list.