Ohlone Elementary

452 Students

Elementary School K - 5th

School Overview

Ohlone Elementary School, located in Hercules, California, is a public school serving students from kindergarten through fifth grade as part of the West Contra Costa Unified School District. The school is known for fostering a close-knit, community-oriented environment, prioritizing both academic achievement and the social-emotional development of its diverse student body. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating programs that encourage critical thinking, collaborative learning, and student engagement in a supportive classroom setting.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Ohlone Elementary emphasizes the importance of inclusivity and parent involvement. The school community benefits from an active PTA and various extracurricular opportunities that aim to enrich the student experience outside of the traditional classroom. Situated in a quiet residential area, the campus serves as a central hub for local families, striving to create a safe and nurturing atmosphere that prepares young learners for middle school and long-term academic success.

452

Total Students

21.0

Full-Time Teachers

21.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

37.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Ohlone Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	35
Hispanic	111
Black	56
Asian	174
Two or More	73
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	2

Asian
174 (38.5 %)
Hispanic
111 (24.6 %)
Two or More
73 (16.2 %)
Black
56 (12.4 %)
White
35 (7.7 %)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.4 %)
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:	Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	West Contra Costa Unified
Phone:	(510)231-1443
Grade Range:	K - 5th
Total Students:	452
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	135
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	33

* 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 83

Grade 1 72

Grade 2 73

Grade 3 78

Grade 4 66

Grade 5 80

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Ohlone Elementary
Grade	Student Count
Kindergarten	83
Grade 1	72
Grade 2	73
Grade 3	78
Grade 4	66
Grade 5	80

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Ohlone Elementary
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	218	48.2%
Male	234	51.8%

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