Hesperian Elementary School

620 Drew St.
San Lorenzo, CA 94580
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 447 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Hesperian Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 25-29% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Hesperian Elementary School's student population of 447 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 28% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
447 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Calendar

School Rankings

Hesperian Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hesperian Elementary School is 0.53, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6599 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
33%
25-29%
47%
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
15%
12%
Hispanic
66%
56%
Black
11%
5%
White
2%
20%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.53
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Hesperian Elementary School's ranking?
Hesperian Elementary School is ranked #6599 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Hesperian Elementary School often compared to?
Hesperian Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grant Elementary School, Del Rey Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 25-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Hesperian Elementary School?
447 students attend Hesperian Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Hesperian Elementary School students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Asian, 11% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are White, and 2% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hesperian Elementary School?
Hesperian Elementary School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Hesperian Elementary School offer ?
Hesperian Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Hesperian Elementary School part of?
Hesperian Elementary School is part of San Lorenzo Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 447 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 98%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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