EL GRANADA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

El Granada Elementary is a Title I public elementary school that is part of the Cabrillo Unified school district, located in Half Moon Bay, CA with about 404 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 5th Grade. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 18 teachers, El Granada Elementary has a student/teacher ratio of about 22:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

El Granada Elementary, located in the coastal community of Half Moon Bay, California, is a public school serving students in grades TK–5 within the Cabrillo Unified School District. The school is known for its strong sense of community and its commitment to providing a balanced academic curriculum that emphasizes foundational skills in literacy and mathematics, while also fostering social-emotional growth. Set against the backdrop of the San Mateo County coast, the campus environment often integrates the local setting into the student experience, encouraging an appreciation for the outdoors and environmental stewardship.

Beyond core academics, El Granada Elementary focuses on cultivating an inclusive and supportive school culture. The school typically benefits from an active parent-teacher organization and community involvement, which help support enrichment programs, extracurricular activities, and school-wide events. By emphasizing collaboration between educators, families, and students, the school strives to prepare its learners for middle school success while nurturing curiosity and a sense of belonging in a tight-knit neighborhood atmosphere.

For more information, contact El Granada Elementary at (650) 712-7150 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.