Joel J. Hidahl Elementary

www.ceres.k12.ca.us

443 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Joel J. Hidahl Elementary School is a public institution located in Ceres, California, and is part of the Ceres Unified School District. Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic growth, character development, and student engagement. The campus serves as a foundational educational setting, providing essential resources and instruction designed to prepare elementary-aged children for future success in middle school and beyond.

As part of the broader Ceres Unified School District, the school aligns its curriculum with state standards while maintaining a focus on inclusivity and student achievement. The administration and staff strive to build strong partnerships with parents and the surrounding community to create a safe, collaborative, and encouraging atmosphere. By offering a range of educational programs and activities, Joel J. Hidahl Elementary seeks to ensure that every student has the opportunity to develop the fundamental skills and confidence necessary to excel both academically and personally.

443

Total Students

20.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

76.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Joel J. Hidahl Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	41
Hispanic	358
Black	11
Asian	20
Two or More	10
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Hispanic
358 (80.8 %)
White
41 (9.3 %)
Asian
20 (4.5 %)
Black
11 (2.5 %)
Two or More
10 (2.3 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.5 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Ceres Unified
Phone:	(209)556-1650
Website:	http://www.ceres.k12.ca.us
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	443
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	306
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	32

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 80

Grade 1 57

Grade 2 74

Grade 3 65

Grade 4 60

Grade 5 52

Grade 6 55