Sunnyslope Elementary

www.hesd.org

640 Students

Elementary School K - 7th

School Overview

Sunnyslope Elementary School is a public K-5 institution located in Hollister, California, and serves as a key part of the Hollister School District (HESD). Dedicated to fostering a positive and inclusive learning environment, the school focuses on building a strong academic foundation while promoting the social and emotional development of its students. The campus serves as a central hub for its local neighborhood, emphasizing community engagement and the importance of preparing young learners for future academic success.

As part of the Hollister School District, Sunnyslope Elementary aligns its curriculum with state standards to ensure students develop essential literacy, mathematical, and critical thinking skills. The school typically hosts a variety of programs and activities designed to enrich the student experience, including opportunities for extracurricular involvement and parent participation. Families interested in specific school policies, district news, or enrollment information can find comprehensive resources and updates on the official district website at http://www.hesd.org.

640

Total Students

28.0

Full-Time Teachers

22.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

66.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sunnyslope Elementary
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	547
Black	6
Asian	17
Two or More	15
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
547 (85.5 %)
White
53 (8.3 %)
Asian
17 (2.7 %)
Two or More
15 (2.3 %)
Black
6 (0.9 %)
American Indian
1 (0.2 %)
Pacific Islander
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:	Hollister
Phone:	(831)636-4420
Website:	http://www.hesd.org
Grade Range:	K - 7th
Total Students:	640
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	28.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	393
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 103

Grade 1 95

Grade 2 93

Grade 3 89

Grade 4 81

Grade 5 112

Grade 6 32

Grade 7 18

Grade 8 17